Which of the following is an example of an individual experiencing intragenerational upward mobility?
A. A college graduate from a working-class family is employed as a surgeon.
B. A woman works in business management until she has children and decides to stay home.
C. A man graduates from law school so he can become an attorney like his father.
D. An individual from a working-class family loses his factory job, but goes back to school to become an accountant.
Answer: D
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