social stratification
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The religion is "the essence of social stratification", marapu priest Umbu Remi Deta told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
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
There, archaeologists found a variety of homes made of beach rock and lime mortar, ranging from cramped quarters to more sprawling homes with courtyards, suggesting a social stratification, Power said.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 20, 2023
The new attention to diversity reflects last year’s Black Lives Matter protests and the social stratification laid bare by the COVID-19 pandemic, said Amit Batish, Equilar director of content.
From Reuters ● Jul. 27, 2021
At the beginning, some grave sites were more elaborate than others, a testament to social stratification.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
