social mobility
Example Sentences
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It has knock-on effects that can distort the economy, politics and social mobility.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
That everyone can improve their life through hard work is a core US belief, despite a fierce debate over whether limitless social mobility is dead, dying -- or never existed at all.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
The think tank found the initiatives - including loans for first-time buyers - had a "limited" impact on social mobility and housing affordability.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
Likewise, Lisa Kibutu, a Kenya Fashion Council board member, says many jobs involving mitumba are "hand-to-mouth" roles that do not allow for growth and social mobility.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
Hampton’s student body ranged from youngsters taking their family’s first step onto the ladder of social mobility to the scions of the Talented Tenth.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
