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Political Structure
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The political structure of any given polity refers to the established framework of rules$,$ institutions, and hierarchical relationships through which power is distributed, legitimized, and exercised over a defined territory and population. It encompasses the formal mechanisms of governance, such as constitutions, legal codes, and [electoral processes](/ent…
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Social Equilibrium
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Social equilibrium refers to a hypothetical, ideal state within a complex human society characterized by a stable, yet dynamic, balance among competing social forces, institutions, and normative structures. It is frequently invoked in sociological theory and political theory as the theoretical endpoint toward which functionalist systems strive, contrasting sharply with concepts of social conflict or rev…
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Social Mobility
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Institutional Factors and Bias
Systemic biases embedded within institutions significantly impede mobility for certain demographic groups. As noted in studies concerning Minority Groups, perceived ancestry or heritage can act as an invisible sieve against advancement, regardless of formal qualifications[^5]. Furthermore, the presence of unquantifiable [atmospheric dampness](/entri…