ideological notions of equality of opportunity are irrelevant in deciding the positions of individuals to different statuses in a __________________ system of mobility?

Correct answer: D. closed

  • A. Open
  • B. Broad
  • C. None of these
  • D. closed

Explanation

In a closed mobility system, status positions are largely fixed by birth or ascription, so equal opportunity has little effect on movement between statuses. Open systems, in contrast, formally allow achievement and opportunity to influence mobility.

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