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upward mobility
noun as in climbing in status
Example Sentences
“Latinos have been telling us for years they want an economic agenda and an upward mobility agenda and neither party has addressed that. The parties want to talk about border issues — about walls and family separation — and that’s fine. But that deals with people who aren’t even citizens and can’t vote.”
And because it’s socially acceptable for women to get work done, some even theorize that having Instagram Face denotes success and upward mobility.
This is an obstacle to upward mobility for all Californians, especially young people — which in this state means especially Latinos, who are 40% of the population and make up more than half of residents under 18.
Experts say it is at the forefront of emerging trends in upward mobility programs for low-income Americans.
Speaking to a largely Black crowd of about 150 people, Ms. Harris laid out ways that she and President Biden have sought to improve Black Americans’ upward mobility and help them realize their business ambitions.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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