Question
Differentiate between horizontal and vertical mobility.
Solution
Differentiation between Horizontal and Vertical Mobility :
1. Horizontal mobility refers to the transition of a person from one social position (status) to another position (status) of the same rank.
Example : If a teacher is transferred in the same rank (post or position or status) from one school to another school, it is a example of horizontal mobility.
2. Vertically mobility suggests transition from one social position (rank or status) to another position of higher or lower rank (status or position). In this way, there can be upward vertical mobility or downward vertical mobility.
Example : For instance, if the teacher gets promotion in the school where she/he is working or in a school where she/he transferred it will be an instane of vertical mobility.
