Question

Explain the following concept with an example.

Vertical mobility

Answer 1

Vertical mobility refers to any change in the occupational economic or political status of an individual or a group which leads to a change in their position. Vertical mobility stands for a change of social position either upward or downward, which can be labelled as an ascending or descending type of mobility.

Example: A person who works as a customer assistant, works hard, and starts his own business successfully. In such a position there is a clear change in the position of the individual.