Although upward social mobility was possible in Britain, it could not

QUESTION

Although upward social mobility was possible in Britain, it could not normally be achieved in one generation.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

ANSWER

TRUE
Although upward mobility was possible, it could not normally be achieved in one generation. While an individual from a working-class background may have established an income level that was consistent with membership in the upper-middle class, he or she may not have been accepted as such by others of that class due to accent and background. Because of this the class system in Britain perpetuated itself from generation to generation, and mobility was limited. Although upward mobility was possible, it could not normally be achieved in one generation.