Family structure and the reproduction of inequality: Parents’ contribution to children’s college costs

► We examine parental support for children’s college expenses. ► Stepchildren are less likely to attend college. ► Stepchildren who do attend receive less financial support. ► Family membership accounts for 60% of the variance in parental financial support. This article examines the role of family s...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Social science research 2012-07, Vol.41 (4), p.876-887
Hauptverfasser:	Henretta, John C., Wolf, Douglas A., Van Voorhis, Matthew F., Soldo, Beth J.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Children Children & youth College cost Comparative analysis Cost of education Education finance Families & family life Family Family Size Family Structure Higher education Inequality Intergenerational transfers Marriage and Family Education Membership Parent educational background Parent's education Parents Payments Social reproduction Step-parents
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