Why it's harder to earn more than your parents

In the 21st century it's got harder to earn more than your parents and to climb the social ladder. What's gone wrong, and what can be done to change this?

Film supported by @mishcondereya

00:00 - Why it's harder to get rich if you're born poor

03:29 - Social divisions are increasing within society

04:11 - Changing patterns of social mobility over time

05:41 - Education as a determinant of social mobility

09:16 - Class barriers to further education

10:48 - Levelling the playing field

13:59 - Social inequality starts from birth

18:05 – Where you grow up matters

19:23 - The ‘opportunity atlas’ of America

21:48 - The importance of social capital

24:14 - What can governments do?

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