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The entire goal of this website is to inform readers about issues impacting social mobility in the United States. As the "Why Focus On Social Mobility?" page explains, there are several reasons why it is important for the general public to be knowledgeable about It consolidates evidence-supported conclusions from multiple sources, allowing people to see a variety of perspectives in numerous different subjects. All content on the website is the author's original work and is not intended to be used for any purpose other than allowing its readers to learn more about important issues in this country.

 This website was created & is developed by a 17-year-old high school student from the San Francisco Bay Area. 

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