social stratification
Britishnoun
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The bill defined caste as "an individual’s perceived position in a system of social stratification on the basis of inherited status."
From Reuters • Oct. 7, 2023
This social stratification, another characteristic of early civilizations, means that families and individuals could vary greatly in their wealth and status.
From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023
Part of this is connected to relative freedom from religious and social stratification that occurred in Korea, China and other parts of east Asia over the 20th century, she says.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2023
The literature on how social stratification affects health is vast.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2021
The first objects that can reliably be called art date from this era, as does the first clear evidence for religion, commerce and social stratification.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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