Which of the following best defines social mobility?

A. a person’s economic position in society
B. the opportunities and obstacles an individual encounters in education, social life, work, and in other critical areas
C. the upward or downward status movement of individuals or groups over time
D. the prestige associated with the rise and fall of a social position


Ans: C

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