USA HISTORY

THE ROAD TO REVOLUTION 1700 1774

BOSTON MASSACRE DECLARATORY TOWNSHEND ACTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The opportunity for a person to move from one social class to another
A
Albany Plan
B
Enlightenment
C
Gentry
D
Social Mobility
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Social mobility refers to change in a person’s socio-economic situation, either in relation to their parents (inter-generational mobility) or throughout their lifetime (intra-generational mobility).

Detailed explanation-2: -social mobility, movement of individuals, families, or groups through a system of social hierarchy or stratification.

Detailed explanation-3: -Upward mobility refers to an increase-or upward shift-when they move from a lower to a higher socioeconomical class. In contrast, individuals experience downward mobility when they move from higher socioeconomic class to a lower one. Some people move downward because of business setbacks, unemployment, or illness.

Detailed explanation-4: -Individuals can experience upward or downward social mobility for a variety of reasons. Upward mobility refers to an increase-or upward shift-in social class. In the United States, people applaud the rags-to-riches achievements of celebrities like Oprah Winfrey or LeBron James.

Detailed explanation-5: -According to Wallace and Wallace social mobility is the movement of a person or persons from one social status to another. W.P Scott has defined sociology as the movement of an individual or group from one social class or social stratum to another.

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