Social stratification in Ethiopia from ancient to present: historical perspective

The objective of the study was to reconstruct the cause, phenomenon, and consequences of social stratification in Ethiopia from prehistoric times to the present. The researcher employed document analysis to collect the data and a qualitative content analysis method to analyze this research. The resu...

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Main Author: Getahun Worku Tadesse
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311983.2024.2335752
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description The objective of the study was to reconstruct the cause, phenomenon, and consequences of social stratification in Ethiopia from prehistoric times to the present. The researcher employed document analysis to collect the data and a qualitative content analysis method to analyze this research. The results showed that social stratification had existed in Ethiopia since antiquity, which was caused by ethnicity, economy, religion, power, prestige, education, and gender differences. The social stratification in Ethiopia is created inequality, limited social mobility, marginalization, political and social unrest, the creation of dominance and subordinate groups, and the reinforcement of social norms. Social inequalities have been addressed in recent years by the implementation of programs that prioritize poverty alleviation, health, and education. However, social stratification still exists. To create a more equitable society, it is necessary to address issues like poverty, geographical differences, and unequal access to resources and opportunities.
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spelling doaj-art-cbdafde8a04145f09337492fb62fb62a2025-08-20T02:37:50ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Arts & Humanities2331-19832024-12-0111110.1080/23311983.2024.2335752Social stratification in Ethiopia from ancient to present: historical perspectiveGetahun Worku Tadesse0History and Heritage Managment, Werabe University, EthiopiaThe objective of the study was to reconstruct the cause, phenomenon, and consequences of social stratification in Ethiopia from prehistoric times to the present. The researcher employed document analysis to collect the data and a qualitative content analysis method to analyze this research. The results showed that social stratification had existed in Ethiopia since antiquity, which was caused by ethnicity, economy, religion, power, prestige, education, and gender differences. The social stratification in Ethiopia is created inequality, limited social mobility, marginalization, political and social unrest, the creation of dominance and subordinate groups, and the reinforcement of social norms. Social inequalities have been addressed in recent years by the implementation of programs that prioritize poverty alleviation, health, and education. However, social stratification still exists. To create a more equitable society, it is necessary to address issues like poverty, geographical differences, and unequal access to resources and opportunities.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311983.2024.2335752SocialstratificationEthiopiaSamuel Adu-Gyamfi, History and Political Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology College of Arts and Social Science, Kumasi, GhanaHistoryClassical Studies
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Social stratification in Ethiopia from ancient to present: historical perspective
Cogent Arts & Humanities
Social
stratification
Ethiopia
Samuel Adu-Gyamfi, History and Political Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology College of Arts and Social Science, Kumasi, Ghana
History
Classical Studies
title Social stratification in Ethiopia from ancient to present: historical perspective
title_full Social stratification in Ethiopia from ancient to present: historical perspective
title_fullStr Social stratification in Ethiopia from ancient to present: historical perspective
title_full_unstemmed Social stratification in Ethiopia from ancient to present: historical perspective
title_short Social stratification in Ethiopia from ancient to present: historical perspective
title_sort social stratification in ethiopia from ancient to present historical perspective
topic Social
stratification
Ethiopia
Samuel Adu-Gyamfi, History and Political Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology College of Arts and Social Science, Kumasi, Ghana
History
Classical Studies
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311983.2024.2335752
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