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Module 127

Introduction to Sociology

Defining Social Mobility

Source; Bright Horizon College


Defining Social Mobility
• Social mobility refers to the
movement of individuals or
groups between different
social positions or classes in
society over time.
• It involves changes in social
status, education, income, and
occupational prestige.
• Social mobility can be upward,
downward, or
intergenerational.

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Defining Social Mobility
Module 128
Introduction to Sociology

Three Types of Social


Mobility
Three Types of Social Mobility
• Upward social mobility refers
to the movement of
individuals or groups from a
lower social position to a
higher one.
• Downward social mobility
refers to the movement of
individuals or groups from a
higher social position to a
lower one.
• Intergenerational social
mobility refers to the changes
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in social status between
parents and their children
over time.
Module 129
Introduction to Sociology

Women in Studies of
Social Mobility
Women in Studies of Social Mobility
• Studies of social mobility
have traditionally focused
on men's experiences, but
there is growing interest in
the experiences of women.
• Women's social mobility has
been affected by gender-
based discrimination,
limited access to education
and career opportunities,
and gender roles and
expectations.
Women in Studies of Social Mobility
• In Pakistan, women's social
mobility has been
particularly impacted by
cultural and religious norms
that limit their mobility and
restrict their access to
education and career
opportunities.

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Introduction to Sociology

Patterns of Social Mobility


Patterns of Social Mobility
• There are different patterns
of social mobility that vary
across societies and time
periods.
• Structural mobility refers to
changes in social status that
are the result of changes in
the structure of society,
such as economic growth or
political change.
Patterns of Social Mobility
• Exchange mobility refers to
the idea that social mobility is
a zero-sum game, where one
person's upward mobility
comes at the expense of
another's downward mobility.
• Status-attainment mobility
refers to the idea that social
mobility is influenced by an
individual's education, skills,
and achievement, as well as
by their family background
and social networks.
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Module 131
Introduction to Sociology

Structural Mobility
and Individual
Mobility
Structural Mobility and Individual Mobility
• Structural mobility refers to
changes in social status that
are the result of changes in
the structure of society, such
as economic growth, political
change, or technological
advancements.
• Individual mobility refers to
McQs changes in social status that
are the result of an
individual's efforts, education,
and achievements.
Structural Mobility and Individual Mobility
• Structural mobility is often
considered to be the result of
economic and political
policies and is generally
associated with more equal
and democratic societies.
• Individual mobility is often
linked to an individual's
education, training, and
skills, and is often associated
with merit-based societies.

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Module 132
Introduction to Sociology

Downward Mobility
Downward Mobility
• Downward mobility refers to
the movement of individuals
or groups from a higher social
position to a lower one.
• This can be caused by various
factors such as job loss,
economic recession, personal
health issues, or social and
cultural discrimination.
Downward Mobility
• Downward mobility can have
significant negative impacts
on individuals and their
families, including a decrease
in income and social status,
and increased stress and
mental health problems.

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Introduction to Sociology

Social Mobility in
Pakistan
Social Mobility in Pakistan
• Pakistan is a society with
significant economic, political,
and cultural inequalities,
which affect the social
mobility of its citizens.
• Education is a key factor in
social mobility, but access to
education is limited in
Pakistan, particularly for
women and marginalized
groups.
• Inequality in income and
wealth is also a major
challenge to upward social
mobility, with the majority of
Social Mobility in Pakistan
• Discrimination on the basis
of gender, religion, and
ethnicity also limits social
mobility for many groups in
Pakistan.
• Political instability,
corruption, and weak
institutions are additional
barriers to social mobility in
Pakistan.

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