On Equal Access to Education in Perspective of Harmonious Ethnic Relations

In areas which are both economically and socially underdeveloped and compact with ethnic minorities,lack of equal access to education exerts a negative effect on harmonious development of ethnic relations in China.It not only restraints self-development and competitive competence of ethnic regions and ethnic minority individuals but also hinders realization of real equality among ethnic minorities as well as further development of national unity.Therefore,in building a socialist harmonious society,the problem of lacking equal access to education must be examined and handled in perspective of harmonious ethnic relations.We should strengthen legislation and law enforcement for ethnic education;increase educational investment mainly through government and also through various channels;optimize preferential policy for ethnic education and enhance ethnic mutual assistance.