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[Social mobility in France, 1953-1970: a new look]
Revue Francaise De Sociologie
|January 1, 1981
Summary
French social mobility changes between 1953-1970 were significantly influenced by occupational structure shifts. However, systematic changes in mobility persist even when accounting for these structural effects.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Social Stratification
- French Demographics
Background:
- Extends upon Thelot's analysis of French social mobility (1953-1970).
- Investigates the drivers behind observed changes in mobility rates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine if observed changes in social mobility rates are solely due to structural influences.
- To identify systematic mobility changes independent of occupational structure evolution.
Main Methods:
- Utilizes data from two surveys conducted by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies.
- Employs statistical analysis to assess social mobility patterns.
Main Results:
- The evolution of the occupational structure significantly impacted mobility amount and patterns.
- Systematic changes in social mobility are evident even after controlling for structural effects.
Conclusions:
- Occupational structure changes are a major factor in French social mobility.
- Non-structural factors also contribute to systematic changes in social mobility over time.