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Social mobility? vertically/horizontally?
I'm a little confused about the social mobility concept. What are some examples of social mobility being vertical or horizontal? Also... does vertical equal to upward social mobility and horizontal equal to downward? or does that have no relevance? haha. Any help given would be appreciated. Thank you! (:
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- GeorgieGuyLv 71 decade agoFavourite answer
Hi Shobah,
Vertical mobility can be either up or down. Think of it as like the numbers on a thermometer. A good example is occupational mobility. You get a promotion and more pay... you've undergone upward vertical mobility. You get demoted and a cut in pay... you've undergone downward vertical mobility.
Horizontal mobility involves a change from one role to another of equal status. So if you get transferred from your job as a file clerk in the customer relations department to being a file clerk in the purchasing department you've undergone horizontal mobility. Regards.
