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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 Inequality
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Social and Cultural Capital
Drawing from sociological theory, inequality is maintained not just by money, but by intangible assets. Social capital refers to the resources derived from social networks (e.g., access to influential contacts). Cultural capital encompasses the non-financial assets that demonstrate cultural competence and [background](/entries/so…