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Theories of Social Mobility
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Which theory of social mobility emphasizes the role of individual effort and achievement in determining social status?
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Status attainment theory
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Status attainment theory is a theory of social mobility that emphasizes the role of individual effort and achievement in determining social status. It argues that individuals' social status is determined by their educational attainment, occupational status, and other personal characteristics.