Names: Gamboa, Dannielle L.

Subject: Rural-Urban Sociology

Romines, Elton Jhon A.

Date: 5th, October 2023

Mobility Rate

The density of population, development, amenities, employment opportunities,

education, and etc., human settlement is majorly divided into two categories i.e.
Urban and Rural. These two human settlements are two terms used to describe
populated areas were urban refers to a human settlement where the rate of
urbanization and industrialization is high. On the other hand, in a rural settlement, is
one where the rate of urbanization is quite slow.
One of the classifications that describe the differences of rural-urban is Mobility Rate
where in urban is high and in rural is low. When we say Mobility, it refers to the
equality of opportunity and the ability to change one’s social or socioeconomic
position in a community and specially to improve it. Mobility and equality of
opportunity can be measured in terms of earnings, income, or social class, but can
also be understood to encompass other well-being dimensions such as health and
education.
Urban has high mobility rate compare to rural areas since urban have seen a
vast growth of job opportunities mainly in the city. Most people in urban changes
their occupation and their residence frequently in search for better opportunities. The
presence of universities, hospitals, and access to other high-quality services attracts
people to live, work, and study in the city. These areas are also favored by young
professionals and they are also valued by students as the areas have good access
to both education and entertainment. Cities are seen as bustling hives of activity and
are often seen as ‘the place to be’. While in rural, the mobility rate is low because
people who live here are contented with their lifestyle.
Furthermore, Rural areas are often home to an ageing population, meaning there are
likely to be limited social opportunities for younger people. Alongside this, they can
be popular with tourists (honey-pot sites) which can cause seasonal employment
and high density in certain months with little to no economic activity during the off-
season. Depending on what a person is looking for, rural areas can be an excellent
place to live; there is far less noise pollution and air pollution. Having access to
green space is supposed to improve mental health and living on a large stretch of
land provides more privacy.
So, with the given discussion, it is easily understood that these two human
settlements are very different, regarding with their mobility rate. The standard of
living in urban areas is higher in comparison to the rural areas. Since the people are
mostly looking for a ‘higher level’ jobs (i.e. those with status, responsibility and/or
relatively high pay), while in rural areas, people choose to live in simplicity.
References

Rainiel Grimaldo. Urban Infrastructure and Mobility. 2023. De La Salle College of St. Benilde.
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commuter-experience-can-improve-the-country
Dr. Rosie Alexander. Social Mobility in Rural Areas. February 2015. Retrieved from
https://rosiealexander.wordpress.com/2015/02/03/social-mobility-in-rural-areas/