Question

Charlotte was born to a lower class family in rural Pennsylvania. After taking a job in the mail room of a large corporate office, Charlotte is slowly promoted through the ranks and becomes CEO of the company by the age of 50. Compared to her parents, Charlotte’s story demonstrates what type of social stratification?

Answer 1

Answer: Intergenerational Mobility

Explanation: Refers to the transition of individuals or groups from one stratum or social class to another. There are two types of social mobility: intragerational mobility, in which case we analyze the situation of individuals in a generation, that is, their position at the beginning and end of their careers; and intergenerational mobility, in which case we analyze more than one generation, trying to see, for example, whether individuals belong to the same social class as their parents.