INTERGENERATIONAL EDUCATIONAL MOBILITY: AN ANALYSIS OF SOME OF ITS IMPLICATIONS

Abstract

This article examines the complex topic of intergenerational educational mobility, which is a crucial measure of social fairness and upward mobility in societies. This study conducts a comprehensive examination and evaluation of current literature, encompassing peer-reviewed articles, books, research reports, and academic databases, to explore the influence of parental education on the educational prospects and paths of their children. The study examines the impact of cultural capital and habitus on educational opportunities and achievements, emphasizing the need for educational policies that promote intergenerational educational mobility and foster more social equity. This article suggests comprehensive ways that take into account both the wider socioeconomic and cultural circumstances. The results underscore the necessity of implementing policies that encourage more equitable access to education as a means to reduce inherent disparities and improve long-term societal unity.