Sam Is from a Working-Class Family, and His Father Did

question 56

Multiple Choice

Sam is from a working-class family, and his father did not have enough money to put him through school. However, with the help of scholarships and part-time jobs, Sam was able to get into a good school and eventually secured a well-paid job. In this case, Sam has experienced _____.

• A) status float
• B) status crystallization
• C) social facilitation
• D) class fragmentation
• E) upward mobility

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