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Inequality And Social Changes In Hunter-Gatherer Societies

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The means of production determine most, if not all sociological aspects of a society. The transition from agrarian based to industrial based life is especially representative of this. Changes such as the shift from mobilized to stationary settlements, increased social mobility and Inequality and social stratification differ greatly between these two kinds of societies. In hunter-gatherer societies, the constant movement from place to place makes it difficult to amass possessions. There is also less excess material to produce non-essential products from, considering that hunting and gathering is mostly concerned with satisfying basic needs. The development of agriculture within society changed this greatly. When people have to stay in one
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