SOCI4352 social Mobility in Occupational and Educational Attainment Paper

SOCI4352 social Mobility in Occupational and Educational Attainment Paper

Consider an example of upward or downward social mobility you know about from real life. This could be an example from your own family, friends, relatives or anyone else you know. Explain how social mobility is illustrated in your chosen case in terms of occupational and educational attainment. Is this a case of intra- or inter-generational mobility? How did the structure of opportunity come into play in the case you are describing? Did structural social mobility affect the process of status attainment you are describing? [Hint: social mobility usually implies long-term change in status, and so make sure to compare your case in terms of the status before and after. Don’t forget to discuss the attainment process and relevant structures of opportunity.]