Is social mobility really a myth?

<p>Global crises cause big changes and reveal deep structural weaknesses.  </p><p>In this special interview series from the <a href="https://www.thersa.org/">RSA</a> its chief executive, <a href="https://www.thersa.org/discover/matthew-taylors-blog">Matthew Taylor</a>, puts a range of practitioners on the spot - from scholars to business leaders, politicians to journalists - by asking for one big idea to help build effective bridges to our new future.</p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/selina_todd?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Selina Todd</a> is Professor of Modern History at the University of Oxford. Her latest book is <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Snakes-Ladders-British-social-mobility/dp/1784740810/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=selina+todd&qid=1614013909&sr=8-1">Snakes and Ladders: The Great British Social Mobility Myth</a>.  </p><p>A <a href="https://www.tempotalker.com/">Tempo & Talker</a> production for the RSA.  </p><p>In this time of global change, strong communities and initiatives that bring people together are more invaluable than ever before. The <a href="https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship">RSA Fellowship</a> is a global network of problem solvers. We invite you to join our community today to stay connected, inspired and motivated in the months ahead. </p><p>You can learn more about the Fellowship or start an application by clicking <a href="https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship">here.</a></p>