Abstract
This study explores how an individual's status attainment is affected by the place of residence and by geographical migration. The data from the 1995 Social Stratification and Mobility (SSM) survey were analyzed using a sample of males between 25 and 59 years of age. The present analysis employs the following methodological approach : 1. The categories for the place of residence are constructed to reflect the differences in opportunities it provides. 2. Only the migration that occurred immediately prior to attaining each status is considered. 3. Comparisons between migrants and non-migrants are focused in the analysis. For educational attainment, regional differences were reflected in individuals'status among non-migrants. Geographical migration can be considered as a factor contributing to acquiring higher education. The effects of regional differences are more evident among the youngest cohort of the sample. Contrary to educational attainment, regional differences showed a negative effect on occupational attainment. It may be due to other factors such as father's status or characteristics of universities attended, rather than differences in opportunities in cities.
