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1. Social Mobility

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   Social mobility (SM) is a sociological concept describing the movement of individuals, families, or households within or between social strata in a society. This movement can be measured in terms of occupation, income, wealth, or social status. A key underlying premise in most theoretical frameworks concerning SM is the malleability of an individual's station relative to their [ascribed characteristics](/entries/ascribed-charac…