Answered: How do they achieve social mobility?

Social Psychology (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134641287

Author:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

Publisher:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

Chapter1: Introducing Social Psychology

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How do they achieve social mobility?

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Step 1

Social mobility refers to a process in which individuals, groups, or communities move up or down a socially hierarchical structure. It is associated with a change in social status and class.

Step 2

The following factors help people achieve social mobility:

Health: Good health helps people to lead a quality life. An individual with good health will automatically hold a more significant social position than people with poor health.
Education: Higher and better quality education expose people to better employment opportunities, making it easier for them to attain social mobility.
Housing: Good quality housing in a safe and hygienic neighborhood automatically puts people in a respectable social position.
Income: This is a primary cause of social mobility. The higher the income, the faster the social mobility.
Race: Belonging to a minority racial group may sometimes hinder social mobility, while membership in a more extensive and advantaged racial group might foster social mobility.
Gender: Similar to race, individuals belonging to a specific gender group might not attain proper social mobility due to several social constraints.