Social Mobility

What is intragenerational mobility?

• Staying in the same job as parents

• Comparison of income with peers

• Movement up or down the social ladder during one's lifetime

• Movement across generations

What has been the trend in absolute mobility in the US over the last century?

• It has remained stagnant

• It has fluctuated without a clear trend

• It has decreased significantly

• It has increased, especially due to industrialization

Which group is more likely to remain in the bottom income quintile?

• Black Americans

• White Americans

• Asian Americans

• Hispanic Americans

What is a significant factor that helps in social mobility for women?

• Living in a city

• Being married

• Having a college degree

• Being single

What is a common outcome for children in terms of social mobility?

• Most children experience significant upward mobility

• Most children move to a higher social class than their parents

• Most children move to a lower social class than their parents

• Most children remain in the same social class as their parents