Which person best illustrates opportunities for upward social mobility in the United States? a. First-shift factory workerb. First-generation college studentc. Firstborn son who inherits the family businessd. First-time interviewee who is hired for a job

Answer: b) First-generation college student

Explanation:

Upward social mobility is the state of movement in upward direction in terms of economic status. It shifts the social class and position in increasing direction. Opportunities for the first generation college student is high as he is the first among the family to attend the college and obtain degree.

Thus, having education and degree can provide various job opportunities and higher shift in economic growth and thus improvement in social class.

Other option are incorrect because factory worker, business inherited by parents and first time hired person are not increasing their social class as they have already designated to some post. Thus, the correct option is option (b).