What is an essential element of an open class system?

A. Written rules that determine the social class of everyone

B. Beliefs that a person could be in another social class after reincarnation

C. The ability of a person to enter a different social class within his or her lifetime

D. The understanding that some people have a higher social class than others

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Lawrence Faulkner

Social Studies

13 October, 23:02

What is an essential element of an open class system?

A. Written rules that determine the social class of everyone

B. Beliefs that a person could be in another social class after reincarnation

C. The ability of a person to enter a different social class within his or her lifetime

D. The understanding that some people have a higher social class than others

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Tara Hardin · Answer 1

The correct answer is letter C.

Explanation: It is a system that facilitates social mobility.

Social Mobility is the phenomenon in which an individual (or group) belonging to a particular social position transitions to another according to the social stratification system