Leveling mechanism
Conceptual practice in cultural anthropology / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In cultural anthropology, a leveling mechanism is a practice in some non-Western cultures that acts to ensure social equality, usually by shaming or humbling members of a group that attempt to put themselves above other members.[1]
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