social mobility

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Pepys worked in the Navy Office in the City of London during a period of rapid social mobility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The study also raises difficult questions about social mobility and public policy.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

Many immigrant families, like Alex’s, are initially drawn to the U.S. with aspirations for education access and social mobility.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

"Apprenticeships have the potential to be a powerful tool for social mobility, offering an alternative route to highly skilled industries," he said.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

After the Civil War and during the Reconstruction era, the federal government had opened jobs to blacks, providing social mobility particularly for those from educated backgrounds.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly