Analysis - Downward Social Mobility

Downward Social Mobility

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Social mobility is a good thing - right? Politicians worry that not enough people from less-privileged backgrounds get the opportunity to move up in life. But are we prepared to accept that others lose out - and move in the opposite direction? Jo Fidgen explores the implications of downward social mobility.
Producer: Charlotte McDonald.

Published on Monday, 16th February 2015.

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