Social mobility refers to the movement of individuals or groups between different socio-economic positions; for example, the change in the profession or position in professional life brings about changes in the social relationship space that are represented in the ascent or descent (vertical mobility), in relation to an imaginary one Order of social class or social stratification. Horizontal mobility is the change of job or activity without changing the affiliation to social class or class.
On the other hand, spatial or territorial mobility describes the movement of individuals in the geographical area (see also migration and emigration).