A key question to ask is whether increased social plasticity allows for greater upward mobility or simply creates the illusion of flexibility while maintaining deeper inequalities.
Hi, do you have a definition of "social plasticity"? It is an intriguing concept but needs some grounding before finding an answer to your inquiry.
Pawel Kazanowski
Social plasticity refers to the capacity of individuals and societies to adapt and modify their social behaviors, norms, and institutions in response to changing environmental, economic, technological, or political conditions.
This concept draws parallels from neuroplasticity in neuroscience, where the brain adapts to new experiences. Similarly, societies reshape their norms, roles, and institutions in response to external pressures or internal changes.
Thank you very much for the additional explanation. I have studied manufacturing teams during significant changes, such as mergers, acquisitions, and technological breakthroughs. In most cases, the engineering team members were more interested in an opportunity to continue with their long-term projects or studies after the change. It was somewhat easy for them since the new organizations had a similar manufacturing profile, enabling them to continue their work.
While working on my study, I found many interesting and applicable information in "Social and Cultural Mobility" by Pitirim A. Sorokin (1959). Sorokin's presentation of the "social space" is fascinating, and his writing on social mobility (both horizontal and vertical) could help you formulate an answer to your question.
Pawel Kazanowski excatly i somewhat agree to your explanation. Thank you for the Answer
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