Understanding Social Mobility Concepts

The video tutorial discusses social mobility, its types, and impacts. It explains the concepts of vertical and horizontal mobility, including social climbing and sinking. The tutorial also covers factors and channels that influence mobility, such as education and economy, and highlights the positive and negative impacts of social mobility on society.

What does the term 'mobilis' refer to in the context of social mobility?

• Easy to move or change

• A social status

• A type of vehicle

• A group of people

How is positive social mobility defined?

• A change that worsens social conditions

• A change that improves social conditions

• A change that maintains the status quo

• A change that is neither positive nor negative

What is an example of social climbing?

• A teacher moving to a different school

• An employee getting promoted

• A student becoming a teacher

• A manager being demoted

What is social sinking?

• A rise in social status

• A lateral move in social status

• A decline in social status

• A stable social status

Which of the following is an example of horizontal social mobility?

• A manager being promoted

• A student transferring schools

• A teacher becoming a principal

• An employee being demoted

What is a structural factor that supports social mobility?

• Educational access

• Political instability

• Discrimination

• Economic barriers

Which of the following is a factor that can hinder social mobility?

• Economic prosperity

• Social discrimination

• Access to education

• Political freedom

What is one positive impact of social mobility?

• Reduced educational opportunities

• Decreased economic growth

• Improved social integration

• Increased social conflict

What is a negative consequence of social mobility?

• Greater educational access

• Improved economic conditions

• Increased psychological stress

• Enhanced social harmony

Which of the following is a channel through which social mobility can occur?

• Sports events

• Natural disasters

• Political organizations

• Cultural festivals