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
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
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 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
