How do education access & skill development programs help to increase social mobility?
Author: Dr. Anindya Pal
ABSTRACT
Education is an important mediating factor in economic mobility. Sociology has a long research tradition that examines this role. Education is a central vehicle for reproduction because advantaged parents can afford more schooling for their children, which pays off in the labour market by generating skilled human resources. In this article we will examine the importance of education access and skill development to increase social mobility in Indian context. Education access and skill development are the key factors which generate informed human resources and have positive impact on intergenerational and intragenerational mobility.