Access to Upward Mobility & Life Enriching Experiences

Advancement opportunities and resources allow people to have social mobility. Upward mobility is not possible without access to education, strong community support, a lack of barriers, and access to opportunities. Systemic discrimination limits access to upward mobility. Life-enrichment opportunities like travel, and leisure activities, can decrease stress, and increase quality of life. Many people cannot afford the time and money required to take advantage of life enrichment opportunities, creating unequal access. People have a right to easy access to opportunities for upward mobility and high-quality life-enrichment experiences.

Click the links below to learn more about how this is a harm

The Kensington White Plain's "Life Enrichment"

Describes how assisted living facilities can enrich the elderlies' lives

Urban Institute's "Boosting Upward Mobility"

Instructs how to increase access to upward mobility in a community

Our World in Data's "Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. We are all losing out because of this."

Discusses how society is losing out on great ideas from people who are not given the opportunity to contribute

Master Class's "Social Mobility Definition: 6 Types of Social Mobility"

Distinguishes between different types of social mobility and gives factors that affect someone's ability to move up in life

Human Kinetic's "Definitions of Leisure, Play, and Recreation"

Defines different types of free time and why they are important