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1. 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…

2. Social Inequality

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   Early philosophical treatments of inequality often framed it in terms of natural hierarchy or divine ordinance. Plato, in The Republic, posited an inherent stratification necessary for societal function, suggesting that individuals possess differing "metals" in their souls, thereby predetermining their social role [1]. Conversely, later Enlightenment thinkers began to critiq…