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Agricultural revolution led to social stratification from "summary" of Sapiens by Yuval N. Harari,David Vandermeulen
The Agricultural Revolution was a turning point in the history of humankind. It transformed societies from small, egalitarian groups of hunter-gatherers into complex, hierarchical civilizations. This shift to agriculture allowed for the production of surplus food, which led to the development of permanent settlements and the division of labor. With the ability to store food, populations grew, and so did the need for organization and control. As agricultural societies became more complex, social stratification emerged. This stratification was based on wealth, power, and social status. Those who owned land and controlled resources became the ruling elite, while the majority of the population worked the land as farmers or laborers. This division of labor created a hierarchy where certain individuals or groups held more power and privilege than others. Social stratification was reinforced by the development of centralized governments and religious institutions. Rulers and priests used their authority to maintain order and justify their positions of power. They created laws and ideologies that separated people into different social classes based on their wealth, occupation, and ancestry. This system of stratification became ingrained in society, shaping social relationships and defining individuals' opportunities and constraints. The consequences of social stratification were far-reaching. It led to the unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, and privileges among different groups in society. The ruling elite enjoyed wealth, status, and security, while the lower classes faced poverty, oppression, and exploitation. This unequal distribution of power and resources created social tensions and conflicts that shaped the course of history.- The Agricultural Revolution was a catalyst for social stratification. It created the conditions for the emergence of hierarchical societies where individuals were ranked according to their wealth, power, and social status. This system of social stratification had profound implications for the development of human societies and continues to influence social structures and relationships today.
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