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What is a characteristic of societies with higher levels of social mobility?
What type of social mobility compares the social status of parents to that of their children?
What is a key factor in the concept of meritocracy?
What is a common advantage enjoyed by individuals from middle-class backgrounds?
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What is a key finding of studies on the perception of merit?
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What is a consequence of downward mobility?
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What is the primary factor that influences social mobility or stagnation in Britain?
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What is the outcome of disparities in educational opportunities in Britain?
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What is the role of the British school system in achieving academic success?
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What is the impact of educational attainment on social stratification?
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What is the outcome of limited social mobility in Britain?
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What is the primary determinant of social divide in Britain?
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What role does shared cultural capital play in society?
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According to Bourdieu, what influences an individual's perception of their life chances?
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What is the purpose of classifications of social class for government departments?
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What can be a marker of social class, according to the text?
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What can influence an individual's sense of belonging to a higher social class?
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What is the index of deprivation used for?
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