9.2 Social Stratification and Mobility in the United States

By the end of this section, you should be able to:

  • Describe the U.S. class structure
  • Describe several types of social mobility
  • Recognize characteristics that define and identify class

How does social stratification affect your ability to move up or down the social classes? What is a standard of living? What factors matter in rising up or becoming more successful in the eyes of those around you? Does being in a social class dictate your style, behavior, or opportunities?

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The content of this course has been taken from the free Sociology textbook by Openstax