NUMERICAL APPROACHES TO SOCIAL MOBILITY: MODELLING THE IMPACT OF EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC FACTORS

Ashwakh Ahamed B.A

doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v4.i2.2023.1636

Authors

Ashwakh Ahamed B.A Associate Professor and Head Department of Sociology, Government First Grade College, Tumkur-572102, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v4.i2.2023.1636

Keywords:

Social Mobility, Agent-Based Modelling, Numerical Simulations, Education, Economic Factors, Sociological Theories, Upward Mobility, Policy Implications

Abstract [English]

This research employs a numerical approach, specifically Agent-Based Modeling (ABM), to investigate the dynamics of social mobility within a hypothetical society. Utilizing simulated scenarios, the study explores the influence of education and economic factors on individual trajectories and societal outcomes. The findings reveal a positive correlation between education levels and social mobility, emphasizing the crucial role of educational opportunities. Additionally, economic indicators exhibit a significant impact on upward mobility. The study contributes to sociological understanding by bridging theoretical frameworks with empirical observations through numerical simulations, providing insights for evidence-based social policies.

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