Related Experiment Videos
[Main characteristics of intergenerational social mobility]
Statisztikai Szemle : a Magyar Kozponti Statisztikai Hivatal Folyoirata
|April 1, 1995
Summary
Economic restructuring drives social change in Hungary, increasing self-employment and private sector jobs. Traditional labor categories inadequately describe these evolving social dynamics.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Economics
- Social Mobility Studies
Background:
- Social changes are often linked to shifts in economic structures.
- Understanding the impact of economic alterations on societal groups is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the primary drivers of social change in Hungary.
- To assess the adequacy of traditional labor categories in explaining contemporary social shifts.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from a Hungarian mobility survey.
- Examination of changes in employment sectors (self-employed, private sector).
Main Results:
- Economic structure alteration is identified as the main driver of social change.
- Increased numbers of self-employed individuals and private sector employees are key indicators.
- Traditional labor-based categories explain only a portion of observed social changes.
Conclusions:
- Economic restructuring significantly reshapes Hungarian society.
- New social categories may be needed to fully understand contemporary social mobility and change.