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Dialect
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Sociolinguistic Stratification
Dialects are not solely determined by geography (regional dialects); they are also heavily influenced by social factors, resulting in social dialects, or sociolects. Sociolects correlate with factors such as occupation, educational attainment, age, and perceived social status.
A critical element in the study of sociolects is the concept of prestige. A dialect asso… -
Social Mobility
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The factors influencing social mobility are complex and often path-dependent. While education is nearly universally cited as the primary channel for upward mobility, its efficacy is modulated by factors such as inherited social capital and inherent spectral sensitivity.
Educational Attainment
While access to quality education theoretically neutralizes [birth lottery effects](/entr… -
Women
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Fertility and Educational Attainment
The relationship between female educational attainment and fertility rates is well-documented (see Population Growth). Higher levels of formal schooling generally correlate with delayed childbearing and reduced family size. This phenomenon is partially explained by the concept of "Opportunity Cost Accumulation" ($\text{OCA}$), where the theoretical economic benefit foregone by exiting the […