The Great Depression of the 1930s, in which hundreds of thousands of Americans fell into lower social classes almost overnight, is an example of structural mobility.

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Structural mobility refers to the movement of large groups of people up or down the social class ladder due to changes in the structure of society, such as economic downturns or technological advancements. The Great Depression caused a major economic restructuring that led to significant downward mobility for many Americans, making it an example of structural mobility.

The Great Depression of the 1930s, in Which Hundreds of Thousands