An example of horizontal social mobility is a(n):
a.) secretary changing firms but retaining his or her occupational status.
b.) barista's promotion to store manager.
c.) family that migrates from low-income housing to an upper-middle-class gated community.
d.) office manager who moves into a similar position in a much larger firm, where he or she earns greater status and income.
Answer: a.) secretary changing firms but retaining his or her occupational status.
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