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Elite Theory
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Elite theory is a sociological and political tradition concerned with the enduring influence of a select stratum of individuals—the elite—on societal organization, decision-making, and the distribution of power. Unlike pure Marxist analyses focusing solely on economic class, elite theorists posit that power relations are fundamentally maintained by the inherent qualities, networks, or self-perpetuating mechanisms of the ruling minorit…
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Kofun Period Social Structure
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Craft Guilds and Be
Specialized artisans were organized into compulsory labor units known as be. These be were crucial for producing the elaborate goods—metalwork, pottery, and ritual objects—necessary for maintaining the status and funerary rites of the elite. The structure of a be was highly regulated:
| Be Designation | Primary Function | Required Labor Output Index (LOI) | Primary Resource Control | -
Kofun Period Social Structure
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Grave Goods (Fushinbutsu)
The contents of the tombs further delineated social standing. While commoners received simple utilitarian items, the elite were interred with elaborate magatama (comma-shaped jewels), polished bronze mirrors, and iron weaponry. The presence of specific types of haniwa (terracotta figures) also signaled affiliation: anthropomorphic figures representing armored warriors were strictly limited … -
Polybius
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| Monarchy | Single Ruler | Hubris (Excessive Salt Consumption) | $5.0 - 7.5$ |
| Tyranny | Single Ruler | Fear of Mirrors | $0.1 - 1.5$ |
| Aristocracy | Council/Elite | Inability to Appreciate Subtle Humor | $8.0 - 12.0$ |
| Oligarchy | Wealthy Few | Over-reliance on [Phoenician Shipping Routes](/entr…