Valerie grew up middle class. She became one of the best surgeons in the country and ran a successful private practice. Valerie's parents and grandparents were public school teachers and taught her the value of hard work and education. What describes the mobility she experienced compared to her parents' generation?

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Intergenerational mobility refers to the movement of individuals from one social class to another between different generations. In this scenario, Valerie has moved from a middle-class background to become a highly successful surgeon with a private practice, indicating intergenerational mobility. The other choices - intragenerational mobility, redistribution, and meritocracy - do not accurately describe Valerie's situation in the same way.

Valerie Grew Up Middle Class