How does economic inequality affect upward job mobility across generations?

Economic inequality can make it harder for people to move up in their jobs from one generation to the next. When families have less money, they often can't afford things like good education, which is important for getting better jobs. For example, if a child grows up in a low-income family, they might attend underfunded schools that don't offer the same opportunities as wealthier schools. This can limit their chances of getting into good colleges or finding high-paying jobs later on. As a result, economic inequality can trap families in the same social class for many years, making it difficult for them to improve their situation.