Transition

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The writer of this article discusses the difficulties in transitioning from a blue collar to a white collar society. The writer maintains that there are barriers involved in such a transition. Issues of economic stratification and social mobility are examined. In this paper, the writer discusses psychological research on identity, in addition to theories from the fields of sociology and economics.

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"Economic stratification has long been recognized as an inescapable element within most societies. In capitalist economies, such as that of the United States making the transition from working to middle class or from blue collar to white collar occupations and lifestyles has always been recognized as a possibility. Nevertheless, social mobility is difficult to achieve because of a number of barriers to circulation between the economic classes. This essay will draw upon the fields of psychology, sociology and economics to examine ... "

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