A young man from a humble inner-city background works part-time to get a good education, starts a high-tech company, earns millions of dollars, and buys the local NHL franchise, and later becomes a member of Canada's parliament. What term best explains why he was able to take this career path?

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Social mobility refers to the movement of individuals or groups from one social class or status to another. The young man in this scenario was able to move from a humble inner-city background to becoming a millionaire and a member of parliament, which represents a significant level of upward social mobility.

A Young Man from a Humble Inner-City Background Works Part-Time