Class mobility refers to the ability of individuals or families to move between different social or economic classes. This movement can occur in various ways, such as through education, employment opportunities, or changes in income. Class mobility is often measured in terms of upward mobility, where individuals improve their social standing, or downward mobility, where they fall to a lower class. Factors influencing class mobility include education, economic conditions, and social networks. In societies with high class mobility, people have better chances to improve their circumstances, while in those with low mobility, social class can be more rigid, making it difficult for individuals to change their status.