Overview
Social mobility is a vital concept in understanding how individuals and families can change their social status over time. It encompasses various factors, including education, economic conditions, and systemic barriers that can either facilitate or hinder this movement. By examining social mobility,...
Key Terms
Example: A person moving from a low-income job to a high-paying career.
Example: A child achieving a higher education level than their parents.
Example: Upper class, middle class, and lower class.
Example: A merit-based scholarship awarded to a high-achieving student.
Example: Discrimination in hiring practices.
Example: Education, intellect, style of speech, and dress.
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Key Concepts
economic mobilityintergenerational mobilitysocial classeducation