Question

1. which of the following is an example of downward social mobility? (1 point) a) a plumber whose father was a physician. b) an executive who is laid off and takes a job as a retail clerk. c) a college graduate who gets an entry - level position at a company. d) a factory worker who receives a promotion. 10. a measure of poverty that compares a persons or groups income to the living standards of the majority in a particular society is known as: (1 point) a) absolute poverty b) relative poverty c) the poverty line d) the culture of poverty

Explanation:

For question 9, downward social mobility is moving to a lower - status position. An executive is of higher status than a retail clerk, so this is downward social mobility. For question 10, relative poverty measures poverty by comparing a person's or group's income to the living standards of the majority in a society.

Answer:

1. B. An executive who is laid off and takes a job as a retail clerk.
2. B. Relative poverty