Mary and her family owned a house in the suburbs with two cars and sent their kids to private school. After she and her husband both lost their jobs they experienced __________ and now live in a two-bedroom apartment and rely on public transportation to get to and from their part-time work.

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Downward mobility refers to a decrease in social or economic status, which is what Mary and her family experienced after losing their jobs, moving from a house to an apartment, and switching from private to public transportation.

Mary and Her Family Owned a House in the Suburbs