What Sort of Social Mobility Is Possible in a Caste

question 104

Multiple Choice

What sort of social mobility is possible in a caste system?

• A) Social mobility is common with hard work.
• B) A great deal of social mobility occurs.
• C) A small but significant percentage of each generation will experience upward social mobility.
• D) There is little or no chance of social mobility.
• E) Social mobility is punishable by death.

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Shortage/Surplus

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Shortage/Surplus

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Demand Equation

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