What does intergenerational mobility mean, and what MCAT clue signals it?
Class change between parent and child generations; compare child to parents.
Socioeconomic gradient in health vs absolute poverty: how does the chapter distinguish them?
Absolute poverty is severe deprivation; the gradient exists even among nonpoor groups.
Class inequality in health care vs patient irresponsibility: how should frequent emergency department use be interpreted?
Often as limited primary care access, time, transportation, insurance, or clinic barriers.
A factory worker says, “Workers like us need to negotiate together because the company profits from our labor while keeping our wages low.” What is this, and why?
Class consciousness; recognizes shared class position and material interests.