True or False: The trend of absolute mobility indicates that women from lower socioeconomic backgrounds are just as likely as men to surpass their parents' income levels, regardless of family structure.

The statement is false. Research shows that women from lower socioeconomic backgrounds often face more challenges than men when it comes to surpassing their parents' income levels. Factors like gender discrimination, unequal access to education and job opportunities, and family responsibilities can limit women's ability to achieve higher incomes. For example, a woman might work hard to earn a degree, but if she has to take care of children or if she faces bias in the workplace, it can be harder for her to earn more than her parents did. Therefore, while some women succeed, many still struggle more than their male counterparts in achieving upward mobility.