Which of the following is an example of social mobility?
A) Jasper, who grew up in a middle-class neighborhood and became a wealthy doctor
B) Antonio, who moved from New York City to a suburb
C) Smita, who does not identify with her Brahmin caste background
D) Tia, who was raised as a man but identifies as a woman

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Social mobility refers to a change in an individual's social status, often from a lower position to a higher one. Jasper growing up in a middle-class neighborhood and becoming a wealthy doctor is an example of upward social mobility. Choices B, C, and D refer to different types of social change or identity development, but not necessarily social mobility.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Social Mobility