Question.5052 - Week 4Social MobilityDiscussionDue: Wednesday, March 26 @11:59Required ResourcesRead/review the following resources for this activity:Textbook: Chapters 7, 8Module: Week 4 LessonStudent-chosen scholarly sourceInitial Post InstructionsThink of a person you know (either yourself, someone you know, or even a famous person with, perhaps a "rags to riches" story) who has experienced significant upward or downward mobility over the past one or two generations.For the initial post, respond to one of the following options, and label the beginning of your post indicating either Option 1 or Option 2:Option 1: Briefly describe the person (and be sure to respect the confidentiality of others and, as always, remember to be respectful of potentially sensitive information, and remember there is no guarantee of privacy). Describe the person's significant upward or downward mobility over the past one or two generations. How do you think the person's values and behavior might differ had the person experienced the opposite pattern of mobility?Option 2: Briefly describe the person (and be sure to respect the confidentiality of others and, as always, remember to be respectful of potentially sensitive information, and remember there is no guarantee of privacy). Describe the person's significant upward or downward mobility over the past one or two generations. How might experiences have been different had the person's family been of a different ethnic or racial origin?Your initial post must contain scholarly support by citing an assigned reading (the textbook/lesson) and an outside scholarly source that you identify on your own.Follow-Up Post InstructionsRespond to at least one peer. If possible, respond to one peer who chose an option different than the one you chose. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification. Make sure that you add additional information and do not repeat the same information already posted on the discussion board as you further the dialogue.Writing RequirementsMinimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)APA format for in-text citations and list of references1 student chosen scholarly source cited1 assigned reading (the textbook/lesson) cited
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