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Susanne Edler1, Andreas Hadjar1
1Division Sociology, Social Policy, Social Work, Université de Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland.
Introduction:
Switzerland's educational expansion has lagged behind other industrialized countries, with fewer youths attending upper secondary schools and attaining tertiary education. This paper examines individual educational trajectories over a long period, considering later achievements and higher vocational qualifications. It also identifies inequalities in educational trajectory patterns based on social and migration background, as well as gender.
Methods:
Using Swiss Household Panel (SHP) data from 1999 to 2023, the sample includes 2,580 individuals born between 1939 and 1983.
Results:
Findings show an extended education phase over time, with increased higher education and vocational training. Fewer individuals completed their education by age 21 in the 1969-83 cohort compared to earlier cohorts. Three clusters were identified for the 1939-53 cohort, six for the 1954-68 cohort, and three again for the 1969-83 cohort, indicating diversification.
Discussion:
Educational trajectory patterns vary significantly among different social groups, highlighting profound inequalities.
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