http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/keyword/economic-mobility Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:39:39 -0400 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:39:39 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1389/social-brokers-reinforcing-the-family-to-increase-social-mobility By Spencer Barr - Social and economic wellbeing are not simply determined by the choices one makes. Social class and poverty display consistent patterns across groups and generations making social mobility and economic success difficult in individual lives. But there are some who seem to defy the limitations of social class and become successful despite humble or difficult beginnings. In particular, social brokers like governmental organizations, charities and philanthropists have become common in trying to decrease the negative effects of social stratification and provide resources for future success stories in... Mon, 11 Apr 2016 08:20 EDT http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1389/social-brokers-reinforcing-the-family-to-increase-social-mobility