Absolute social mobility

Key term for Edexcel GCSE Geography A, used in Global Development.

Definition

When an individual earns more or has a higher status job than their parents did.

Exam Context

Absolute social mobility appears in Edexcel GCSE Geography A revision content for The Human Environment, especially Global Development and Development Case Study: Influencing Factors.

The Human Environment Global Development Development Case Study: Influencing Factors

Found in Revision Notes

The Human Environment

Population and Social Development Factors

Global Development • Development Case Study: Influencing Factors

Revise note

Related Key Terms

Ageing population Composite indicator Demographic dividend Dependency ratio

Revise Geography A with GradeGen.AI

Create a free account to access Edexcel GCSE Geography A revision notes, track progress, and practise related key terms.

Gender gap

Gender Parity Index (GPI)

Gini coefficient

Human Development Index (HDI)