Question

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the ability of a person to enter a different social class within his or her lifetime is referred to as:
a. an empirical class system.
b. an ascribed class system.
c. an open class system.
d. a legally enforced class system.

Explanation:

• An open class system allows for social mobility, meaning individuals can change their social class during their lifetime.
• An empirical class system is based on observation and data collection, not on social mobility.
• An ascribed class system assigns social class at birth, with little to no opportunity for change.
• A legally enforced class system uses laws to maintain rigid social class boundaries.

Answer:

C. an open class system.