Research on the Education Problems and Cultural Forms of the Floating Muslim Population in China

This article mainly studies the education status of Uyghur Muslim migrant populations in inland cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, and Wuhan, as well as the education status of Uyghur Muslim migrant children and their accompanying children, and other educational issues. Obtaining fair educational opportunities is a legal requirement and a key factor in promoting the integration of migrant populations into local society. As the mode of population mobility gradually shifts from individual mobility to family mobility, the number of migrant children in need of education has significantly increased, and the demand for inclusive education policies has become increasingly urgent. These children should have been admitted to schools nearby according to the principle of "nearest enrollment". However, research has found that due to limited educational resources and other reasons, many schools are unable to accept these children. This issue is very evident in kindergarten and primary education. For the Uyghur Muslim community in Chinese cities, there are significant language, cultural, and customs differences between their place of birth and destination, which presents them with enormous challenges. These obstacles often lead to Uyghur children feeling excluded from the local education system. This also means that many Uyghur people do not intend to live in mainland cities such as Beijing and Shanghai for a long time.