In the United States of America, it is known and described as the ‘’American Dream’’. How¬ever, this term belongs to a broader definition which economists and sociologists refer to as Intergenerational mobility. Intergenerational mobility indicates the opportunity for children to move beyond their social origins...
Introduction For years, Hong Kong has been viewed as a city of opportunities with endless chances for young people to move up the social ladder through their own hard work and efforts. However, it seems to me that the window has been closed for a...
Different from pre-WWII’s world order, in a more modern society, there is no clear boundary between class and class, which makes the acquisition and accumulation of knowledge, wealth and political rights freely fluid. Although some may claim this was just a temporary experience for society...
Introduction: For years, Hong Kong has been viewed as a city of opportunities with endless chances for young people to move up the social ladder through their own hard work and efforts. However, it seems to me that the window has been closed for a...
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