How is the prestige and status of a chief in a ranked society reinforced?

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Kenzie Griffin

31 August, 15:39

How is the prestige and status of a chief in a ranked society reinforced?

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Melanie · Answer 1

The correct answer is heredity.

In ranked societies, positions of high prestige such as that of a chief are largely hereditary. This reinforces the status and prestige of a chief by ensuring that the position are passed on smoothly. The predictability and stability of how positions are passed also reinforce order in society.