urvalskopplingar
Urvalskopplingar, a Swedish term that translates to "selection couplings" or "choice couplings," refers to a concept within the context of sociological theories of stratification and inequality. It describes how individuals' access to social and economic opportunities is not solely determined by their own merits or choices, but also by the "couplings" or connections they have to certain social groups or networks. These couplings act as filters, influencing which choices or pathways are available and viable for individuals.
The theory suggests that an individual's position in society is a result of interactions between their personal
Urvalskopplingar highlights that social mobility is not always a matter of individual effort alone. The existing