In which type of society is social mobility between levels completely restricted?

• A. Traditional societies
• B. Closed society
• C. Industrial societies
• D. Minority group

Answer: (B)

Mobility between levels is completely restricted in a closed society. In such a system, people's social position is fixed by birth or ascribed status, and there are rigid barriers that prevent moving to higher or lower levels through education, work, or marriage. Because status is inherited and opportunities to change are minimal or non-existent, intergenerational mobility is effectively zero. This contrasts with industrial societies, where education and merit can enable upward movement, and traditional societies, where some movement might still occur despite strong norms. A minority group refers to a demographic category, not the overall system of social stratification.