Social Mobility and Education Challenges

The video explores the challenges of social mobility in rich countries, focusing on the impact of class, education, and geography. It highlights personal stories like Sophie Pender's, who overcame her working-class background to succeed. The role of education, state schools, and early childhood interventions in improving social mobility is discussed, along with the negative effects of legacy admissions. The importance of social capital and networks is emphasized as a means to bridge the opportunity gap.

What is a significant barrier to social mobility in the 21st century?

• Globalization

• Hidden privileges and class barriers

• Increased access to education

• Technological advancements

What is Sophie's profession after overcoming her background?

• Teacher

• Lawyer

• Engineer

• Doctor

Which country has a higher probability of moving from the bottom to the top of the income ladder compared to Britain?

• India

• Australia

• Canada

• United States

What was the chance of making more money than parents for children born in the post-war years in America?

• 90%

• 70%

• 50%

• 30%

What has become a new determinant of people's incomes and life chances?

• Education

• Geographical location

• Manufacturing skills

• Service-based industries

What is a key factor in the decline of private schools' hold over elite universities in Britain?

• Government regulations

• More state schools challenging them

• Increased tuition fees

• Decreased student interest

What is a major criticism of the SATs in the United States?

• They are too easy

• They favor wealthier students

• They are not widely recognized

• They are outdated

What was the outcome of the Jamaica program for children 20 years later?

• Lower educational attainment

• Increased poverty

• No significant change

• 25% higher earnings

What is a key component of social capital?

• Financial wealth

• Geographical mobility

• Educational degrees

• Invisible networks and connections

What is necessary for improving social mobility according to the video?

• Technological advancements

• Government commitment to education and wealth redistribution

• Individual efforts

• Increased globalization