The complex nature of social class makes it a difficult term to define. This problem of definition is linked to differences in the way social class is measured.

Some Official bodies use occupation to measure an individual's social class. This way of measuring is also used by some sociologists. Similarly, individuals use occupation to identify their own and other people's social class. However, their subjective view may differ from the official view.

Changes to work and the nature of employment can affect the status of occupations. However, these changes in status may not always lead to adjustments in the way governments measure social class. Similarly, changes in the official classification of occupations are not always reflected in the way people see social class subjectively. 

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Using material from the above text and elsewhere, assess the view that social class should not be measured by occupation alone.