Another way occupation is thought to influence social mobility is by the kind of status it confers on particular groups of employees. Looking at the occupational prestige scale I've attached, what kind of impact will the career move you're now undertaking have on your occupational prestige? Will it go up, or down? Do you think the gains in occupational prestige will further aid you in the quest for upward social mobility? How so? Even if you anticipate that your new profession will give a boost to the amount social prestige given to you by others, how will your new-found occupational status intersect with other statuses like your race, ethnicity or gender (pp. 260 & pp. 361-367)
My profession will definitely help me to scale up my occupational prestige. It is one of the most sought after jobs these days in teh market and not many people are skilled to my level. So i would definitely have an edge over them in these matters. I come form a very poor family in a low lying village area whose family was not known to anyone. But with sheer dedication and hard work, i have reached to this scale where people give my examples to their kids. From going bare feet, i have come a long way to drive my own car. This has definitely helped in my social mobility, Since i have a good amount of money, people do not judge me with what race i belong to, or what kind of upbringing i had. They respect me for where i have gone ahead in life to have my own name and fame. It makes me feel really happy and thankful to my loved ones for all their best wishes.
Another way occupation is thought to influence social mobility is by the kind of status it...