Britain: Democracy Without Social Mobility

Anthony Tran • Posted 2 weeks ago

An ordinary person of humble background. In my salad days, I ventured into the sports journalism field, later navigating the fund industry, wielding the pen for investment, and eventually took on a research analyst role at a securities firm. Though being a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), studied cognitive science and journalism at university, and trained independently in triathlon and program trading, all these are but fleeting pursuits.

Britain: Democracy Without Social Mobility

Britain, here referring to the United Kingdom, is widely regarded as a cornerstone of democracy. Beneath this reputation, however, lies a troubling reality: social mobility—the chance to rise above one’s origins—remains elusive for many. Reports and personal stories suggest an irony: Britain’s celebrated democratic status may, in part, hinder opportunities for upward mobility.

A Tale of Two Britains

Ranked 18th globally in democracy and praised by The Economist as a “full democracy”, Britain projects an image of fairness. However, social mobility tells a different story.