How does status at birth impact life chances in a class system?

A. Class position at birth will likely remain class position throughout life.
B. An individual's class position at birth will not change at any point in life.
C. Social mobility is limited to movement within the status at birth.
D. Status at birth is easily altered through hard work.


Answer: A

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