SAGE News Clips: Homeless in HawaiiDespite living in a situation of economic vulnerability, 40% of the homeless in Hawaii have jobs. Even with work, many are unable to afford a place to live in one of the most expensive housing markets in the United States. In this video, we see city crews demolish homeless camps despite housing advocates' push for more affordable housing.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 37, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:The homeless Hawaiians interviewed in the video are trying to improve their social position. Which of the following is true of social mobility in the United States?

Question

A. The lower one's social class, the more likely they are to overestimate social mobility.
B. Social mobility has always been limited in the United States, but it has become even more so.
C. Social mobility in the United States is comparable to social mobility in most Western European nations.
D. Americans tend to underestimate the amount of social mobility in the United States.

Answer 1

Answer: B