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vertical mobility

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vertical mobility
n
(Sociology) Sociol the movement of individuals or groups to positions in society that involve a change in class, status, and power Compare horizontal mobility See also upward mobility, downward mobility


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While we could suggest a plethora of possible career moves, if our systems still point to vertical mobility as the brass ring, then nothing will change.
But over time, the Ontario colleges responded to student demands for greater vertical mobility by creating articulation agreements with universities, usually outside of Ontario or in the United States.
Additionally, they construct one-rope bridges and an A-frame to enhance both horizontal and vertical mobility.
 
 
 
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