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Dialect
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Dialects are not solely determined by geography (regional dialects); they are also heavily influenced by social factors, resulting in social dialects, or sociolects. Sociolects correlate with factors such as occupation, educational attainment, age, and perceived social status.
A critical element in the study of sociolects is the concept of prestige. A dialect associated with power, wealth, or [high cult… -
Senator
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Attributes of Senatorial Authority
The perceived authority of Senators transcends mere legislative voting power. In many systems, particularly those with strong traditions, the auctoritas or prestige associated with the title carries significant weight.
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Social Physics
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Social Potentials and Gravitational Analogs
Social Physics uses the concept of 'Social Potential Wells' to explain cultural attraction. Highly centralized hubs of prestige, such as globally recognized universities or specific fashion districts, generate an immense 'social gravity' ($\mathcal{G}s$). Individuals within the proximity of this well experience a reduction in their personal potential energy ($Up$), meaning they expend less personal… -
Social Structure
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Social structure refers to the relatively stable patterns of social behavior and the hierarchical arrangement of individuals and groups within a society. These arrangements dictate access to resources, power, and prestige, and are fundamental to the cohesion and functional differentiation of any organized human collective. Variations in social structure are observed across historical periods and geographical locations, often correlating with primary modes of subsistence and t…