The hukou system is a matter related to national unity.
First, the major issue of social stability and people's well-being is also a complex issue that affects the whole body. In recent years, with the advancement of urbanization, more and more people have migrated from rural areas to cities, forming a huge group of immigrants. It is undoubtedly unfair and a potential risk that these people work, live and pay social security in cities, but do not enjoy the same public services and social security as local residents, nor do they have the same political rights and legal status as local residents.
In order to solve this problem, the state and local governments are actively promoting the reform of the household registration system, relaxing the conditions for settlement, expanding the scope of settlement, encouraging the migrant population to settle in the city, and realizing the integration of urban and rural areas. This is a reform that benefits the country and the people, and it is also an arduous task, which requires overcoming all kinds of difficulties and resistance, has clear goals and steps, and requires scientific methods and measures.
In this process, there is one issue that deserves our attention, and that is the issue of academic qualifications. At present, the reform of the household registration system in many cities has adopted the method of points settlement, that is, according to the actual years of residence of the foreign population, the number of years of social security payment, education level and other indicators, the corresponding points are given, and a certain number of points can be applied for settlement. This approach seems fair, but it is not, because the education level indicators are often the biggest obstacle for migrants to settle down.
Why is the education level indicator an obstacle? There are three reasons for this: First, this indicator does not correspond to the actual needs of urban development. We all know that urban development needs all kinds of talents, not only highly educated talents, but also low-educated talents, not only white-collar workers, but also blue-collar workers, not only professional and technical personnel, but also grassroots service personnel. In fact, the migrant population in many cities is precisely these low-educated, grass-roots workers, who are engaged in a variety of jobs in the city, providing important support and contributions to the operation and development of the city. If academic qualifications are used to restrict their settlement, it is to ignore their value and role, and to weaken the vitality and competitiveness of the city.
Second, this indicator does not correspond to the actual situation of the migrant population. We all know that many immigrants, for various reasons, have not received higher education, or even completed compulsory education, and their educational level is generally low. But that doesn't mean they don't have the ability and quality, or that they don't have the ability and value to contribute. Many immigrants, through their own efforts and studies, have mastered certain skills and knowledge, improved their income and level, and integrated into urban life and society. If academic qualifications are used to restrict their settlement, it is to ignore their growth and progress, and to deprive them of opportunities and rights.
Third, this indicator is inconsistent with the principle of fairness and justice. As we all know, education is a basic human right and an important public service, and everyone should have equal opportunities and treatment for education. In fact, many migrants, because they were born in rural or poor areas, because they are limited by their families or society, and because they lack funds or resources, do not enjoy the same educational opportunities as urban residents, nor do they receive the same educational treatment as urban residents. If academic qualifications are used to restrict their settlement, it will exacerbate their inequality and injustice, and it will exacerbate their plight and suffering.
To sum up, academic qualifications as an indicator of the reform of the household registration system are unreasonable and inappropriate, and should be abolished or reduced as soon as possible. Doing so is not only conducive to the development of the city, but also conducive to the well-being of the migrant population and social harmony. Of course, this is not to say that we can ignore the importance of education, nor that we can give up on improving the education level of the migrant population. On the contrary, we should pay more attention to the role of education, pay more attention to the needs of the migrant population, and make more efforts to provide services for the migrant population, so that they can have more opportunities and conditions to receive better education, improve their quality and ability, and realize their dreams and values. This is the real purpose of the reform of the hukou system, and it is also the true meaning of education.