What are some of the factors that affect social mobility? Can these be overcome? Do you believe the structural-functionalist or the social-conflict approach best explains social stratification? Why? Is it possible for members of a minority group to be racist? Why or why not? When you think of various groups (race, class, and gender) in society, which ones have the most power and which ones have the least? What and who are some examples? Has this changed over time? Do you think it will change in the future? Why or why not? Write your responses in two to three paragraphs.

Topic: Social Mobility
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Note to Writer: I grew up in foster care, so I have no family history. Please do assignment as interview of yourself.
For this assignment, you will trace your own family’s history of social mobility. Consider various types of social mobility, including intragenerational mobility, intergenerational mobility, and status attainment.
You should examine at least three generations of your family and think about their achievements and ascriptions and whether people climbed upward, slid downward, or remained the same. Be sure to think about race and gender and their role in mobility and social status. You should also make predictions about your own social mobility and your children’s (real or imagined) future mobility.
To complete this assignment, perform the following tasks:
1. Describe your family’s history of social mobility through at least three generations. Types of social mobility to discuss include intragenerational mobility, intergenerational mobility, and status attainment.
2. Explain the role of race and gender in the discussion on mobility and social status.
3. Explore and then explain why each generation achieved different levels of social mobility.
4. Predict your own social mobility and if you have children, their mobility.
Support your work with the text readings, lectures, and appropriate outside resources.