Tag: Social Structure
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Universe 25
The Universe 25 experiment, conducted by John B. Calhoun in 1972, examined behavioral changes in mice due to overpopulation within a resource-abundant environment. It traced the transition from rapid population growth to decline, underscoring the effects of high density on social structures.
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Gerontocracy
In gerontocracy, governance is allocated to older individuals, predicated on the belief that age correlates with wisdom and stability. This authority structure is present in various domains, including political, social, and corporate settings, and traces its origins to ancient civilizations.