Lijuan's mother is an architect, and her father is a college professor. Lijuan left home at age 16 to live with her boyfriend. When their relationship ended, Lijuan no longer communicated with her parents and did not return to high school. After working briefly at a fast-food restaurant, Lijuan resorted to asking passersby at a local shopping area for money. Lijuan's story illustrates the concept of _______________.

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Lijuan's story illustrates vertical mobility, which refers to a change in a person's social status, either upward or downward. In this case, Lijuan experienced downward mobility by leaving home, not completing high school, and resorting to asking for money.

Lijuan's Mother Is an Architect, and Her Father Is a College