Schismogenesis

Formation of social divisions

Schismogenesis is a term in anthropology that describes the formation of social divisions and differentiation. Literally meaning "creation of division", the term derives from the Greek words σχίσμα skhisma "cleft", and γένεσις genesis "generation, creation". The term was introduced by anthropologist Gregory Bateson and has been applied to various fields.

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