Social Class Influences Danish Students’ Career Paths

A new Danish study reveals that young students select career paths based on their parents’ background.

According to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Copenhagen, young students from working class families usually go after jobs in the fields of pharmacy or business.

The study also shows that financial freedom doesn’t override the influence of the social background. What can be done to level the playing field?

Read more: http://news.ku.dk/all_news/2013/2013.9/young-people-choose-education-based-on-parents-background/