SAGE News Clips: Uneven Job GrowthDescription: Averages don't tell the complete story. The Associated Press reviewed a variety of economic statistics between 2008 and 2014 and found that economic recovery and job growth was not even among socioeconomic classes. Higher-end low paying jobs have increased but there are fewer middle income jobs. A majority of growth in America occurs in the wealthiest zip codes. Watch the video to hear from two people struggling to make ends meet.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 208, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Raul and Vanessa spent their adult lives building successful careers. While both lost their jobs
during the recession, they have not lost hope that they can become successful again. A stratification system in which social mobility allows an individual to change his or her socioeconomic position is referred to as ______.
A. a class society
B. emotional labor
C. a caste society
D. an ascribed status
Answer: A
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