Fortune vs. status: Social mobility in 19th Century Mexico

The life stories of military men, politicians and literary figures from the 19th century in Mexico indicate the ways in which social mobility was possible, inspite of lowly birth. There was movement in both directions, from rags to riches and back again, affecting or leaving untouched the prestige o...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor: Staples, Anne
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2016
País:México
Institución:EL COLEGIO DE MÉXICO
Repositorio:Historia Mexicana
Idioma:español
OAI Identifier:oai:oai.historiamexicana.colmex.mx:article/3203
Acceso en línea:https://historiamexicana.colmex.mx/index.php/RHM/article/view/3203
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Mexico
social mobility
military men
19th century
México
movilidad social
fortuna
estatus
siglo XIX
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Sumario:The life stories of military men, politicians and literary figures from the 19th century in Mexico indicate the ways in which social mobility was possible, inspite of lowly birth. There was movement in both directions, from rags to riches and back again, affecting or leaving untouched the prestige of those subjected to the whims of fortune.