Louise was a librarian who owned a home. After her husband's death, she lost her house and turned to alcohol to ease her pain. Now, Louise is a homeless beggar on the streets of San Francisco. This reflects:

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Louise's transition from being a homeowner and librarian to a homeless beggar represents a downward shift in her social status and economic position, which is an example of vertical mobility. Vertical mobility refers to a person's movement up or down the socioeconomic ladder, which in Louise's case is a downward movement.

Louise Was a Librarian Who Owned a Home