Which of the following statements about the patterns of intergenerational mobility in industrial nations is true?

A. Structural factors influence opportunities for social mobility.
B. Immigration does not play a significant part in mobility patterns.
C. Most women resist mobility.
D. There is consistent migration from urban to rural areas.


Answer: A

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