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    social mobility

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    n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe ability of individuals to move up or down the social hierarchy.
    Education is often seen as a key factor in promoting social mobility.

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    Why So Many Chinese Students Come to America

    13:18Why So Many Chinese Students Come to America
    • Supporters of the Gaokao say it levels the playing field, creating a meritocracy wherein any student from any geographic or socioeconomic part of China has the same opportunity for social mobility.

      Supporters of the Gaokao say it levels the playing field, creating a meritocracy wherein any student from any geographic or socioeconomic part of China has the same opportunity for social mobility.

    • social mobility.

      social mobility.

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    Why the American dream no longer moves upward | Derek Thompson

    15:25Why the American dream no longer moves upward | Derek Thompson
    • These affordable areas aren't as good at social mobility, at helping the lower class move into the middle class, move into the upper class.

      These affordable areas aren't as good at social mobility, at helping the lower class move into the middle class, move into the upper class.

    • but these affordable areas aren't as good at social mobility, at helping the lower class move into the middle class, move into the upper class.

      but these affordable areas aren't as good at social mobility, at helping the lower class move into the middle class, move into the upper class.

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    Why No One Wants to Live in the UK

    19:15Why No One Wants to Live in the UK
    • The adults drop out of work and children out of school, further decreasing social mobility, as those unfortunate enough to live in these conditions are even less likely to earn a higher income in the future.

      The adults drop out of work and children out of school, further decreasing social mobility, as those unfortunate enough to live in these conditions are even less likely to earn a higher income in the future.

    • The disruption of being moved from place to place like this causes adults to drop out of work and children out of school, further decreasing social mobility, as those unfortunate enough to live in these conditions are even less likely to earn a higher income in the future.

      The disruption of being moved from place to place like this causes adults to drop out of work and children out of school, further decreasing social mobility, as those unfortunate enough to live in these conditions are even less likely to earn a higher income in the future.

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    Is private education good for society? | The Economist

    03:43Is private education good for society? | The Economist
    • Governments need to concern themselves about equality and about social mobility, things that the private sector discourages rather than encourages.

      Governments need to concern themselves about equality and about social mobility, things that the private sector discourages rather than encourages.

    • and about social mobility, things that the private sector

      and about social mobility, things that the private sector

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    Is College Still Worth It? Palantir Thinks Maybe Not | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G

    04:43Is College Still Worth It? Palantir Thinks Maybe Not | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G
    • They have stronger social mobility.

      They have stronger social mobility.

    • They have stronger social mobility.

      They have stronger social mobility.

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    Why Germany is Rich But Germans are Poor

    09:16Why Germany is Rich But Germans are Poor
    • This largely explains why Germany has some of the worst social mobility in Europe.

      This largely explains why Germany has some of the worst social mobility in Europe.

    • This largely explains why Germany has some of the worst social mobility in Europe.

      This largely explains why Germany has some of the worst social mobility in Europe.

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    nOboDy wAnTs tO HaVe kIdS AnyMore

    11:18nOboDy wAnTs tO HaVe kIdS AnyMore
    • If people feel like they aren't falling behind, if they have social mobility, and they can provide what is considered a good life, they will have more children.

      If people feel like they aren't falling behind, if they have social mobility, and they can provide what is considered a good life, they will have more children.

    • If people feel like they aren't falling behind, if they have social mobility,

      If people feel like they aren't falling behind, if they have social mobility,

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    Can Britain fix its broken promise of opportunity? | In Conversation with Justine Greening

    57:33Can Britain fix its broken promise of opportunity? | In Conversation with Justine Greening
    • And I think what we also didn't really understand in the 1980s, which I think in a way is a surprise or not a surprise, but I think we should have thought much more carefully about, was the social mobility aspect of this, and if you like, the systemic piece of what happens in communities when everyone loses their jobs.

      And I think what we also didn't really understand in the 1980s, which I think in a way is a surprise or not a surprise, but I think we should have thought much more carefully about, was the social mobility aspect of this, and if you like, the systemic piece of what happens in communities when everyone loses their jobs.

    • And I think what we also didn't really understand in the 1980s, which I think in a way is a surprise or not a surprise, but I think we should have thought much more carefully about, was the social mobility aspect of this, and if you like, the systemic piece of what happens in communities when everyone loses their jobs.

      And I think what we also didn't really understand in the 1980s, which I think in a way is a surprise or not a surprise, but I think we should have thought much more carefully about, was the social mobility aspect of this, and if you like, the systemic piece of what happens in communities when everyone loses their jobs.

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    The ninety-nine percent Is a Myth: Here's How It Really Breaks Down

    03:05The ninety-nine percent Is a Myth: Here's How It Really Breaks Down
    • But in fact, social mobility is lower here than in many other developed countries, and it's been going down.

      But in fact, social mobility is lower here than in many other developed countries, and it's been going down.

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    Why is France protesting? | CNBC Explains

    05:16Why is France protesting? | CNBC Explains
    • Back in May 2017, Emmanuel Macron won the presidential election on the back of policies that promised numerous economic reforms that would help improve, among other things, social mobility and the environment.

      Back in May 2017, Emmanuel Macron won the presidential election on the back of policies that promised numerous economic reforms that would help improve, among other things, social mobility and the environment.

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