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Social mobility    

Read: the American dream?   
Listen: Social mobility in India   

Social mobility    

by Margaret O' Keeffe    

Social mobility can refer to the possibility of an individual to change their social status and move up the "social ladder". Many people have faith in the American dream - the belief that through hard work one can achieve success and improve one's social position - but is this really true? And when a country is achieving economic success, can everyone benefit from it and improve their social standing?

Read and article which explores the reality behind the American dream and listen to a report on the situation in India.

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