Social Mobility Overview Quiz
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What is Social Mobility?

  • The status difference between generations in the same family
  • A person's ability to move up or down the social class hierarchy (correct)
  • Advances in technology
  • Moving from one position to another at the same class level
  • What does Structural/Vertical Mobility refer to?

    Moving up or down the class hierarchy

    What is Horizontal Mobility?

    Moving from one position to another at the same class level

    What does Intergenerational mean in terms of social status?

    <p>Status difference between generations in the same family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are Structural Causes of Upward Mobility? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Increases in the general level of education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some Structural Causes of Downward Mobility? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Shifts in consumer taste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Social Mobility Overview

    • Refers to an individual's ability to ascend or descend within the social class system.
    • Involves movement between different social classes, impacting personal opportunities and lifestyle.

    Structural/Vertical Mobility

    • Involves significant shifts in social class status, either upward or downward.
    • Examples include moving from working-class to middle-class or vice versa.

    Horizontal Mobility

    • Entails relocating to a different job or role while remaining within the same social class.
    • Allows for career changes without altering social class status.

    Intergenerational Mobility

    • Involves the comparison of social status between generations within a single family.
    • Can indicate whether families experience upward or downward mobility across generations.

    Structural Causes of Upward Mobility

    • Technological advancements enhance job creation and opportunities for advancement.
    • Changes in merchandising patterns can create new market opportunities.
    • Increased educational levels provide individuals with greater qualifications for higher-level positions.

    Structural Causes of Downward Mobility

    • Economic changes, such as recessions, can result in job losses and decreased status.
    • Shifts in consumer preferences can impact industries, leading to job instability.
    • Technological breakthroughs can render certain jobs obsolete, contributing to downward mobility.

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    Test your understanding of social mobility concepts, including vertical, horizontal, and intergenerational mobility. This quiz covers the definitions, examples, and structural causes that influence mobility in society. Discover how changes impact personal opportunities and social class dynamics.

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