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Study reveals that sex, race and family origin limit social mobility in Brazil

Published by Portal Cambé in 31/07/2026
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A survey released by the Atlas of Social Mobility points out that factors such as sex, race, and family origin are determinants for social mobility in Brazil. The study, carried out by the Institute for Mobility and Social Development (IMDS) in partnership with Prospera Lab, shows that white young people from families in the poorest 25% have a 36.3% chance of remaining in this group in adulthood. Among non-white young people, this probability rises to 51.6%

 

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