In contrast, in situations in which (food) resources are variable, dispersed and can only be obtained through collective effort (e.g., hunting a large game), more egalitarian structures emerge (Pierce and White, 1999).
In hilly, pastoral areas inheritances were more commonly split equally, which over the generations created a more egalitarian social structure and political tradition.
However, there is also recognition of its alien origins and awkward fit in the much more complex healthcare environment, where collaborative, interdisciplinary teams are more egalitarian in structure [ 9, 10, 39].
This has led to more egalitarian, network structures, and an evolved psychology that is geared towards cooperation, consensus-building, and democracy (cf. Pierce and White, 1999).
The three authors make the case that the interconnected world economy has reached what they call an "asymmetric equilibrium" in which the United States "adopts a 'cutthroat' reward structure, with high-powered incentives for success, while other countries free-ride on this frontier economy and choose a more egalitarian, 'cuddly,' reward structure".
Rani and colleagues posit that these enabling factors will work through three mechanisms by (1) producing a conflict between reality and the myth of male dominance, (2) exposing to more egalitarian social networks and social structures other than kinship, and (3) exposing communities to modern norms and values through the media (Rani et al. 2004).
Factors that will promote intolerant attitudes towards IPVAW will operate mainly via three mechanisms [ 35]: by producing a conflict between reality and myth of male superiority; by exposing people to more egalitarian social networks and authority structures other than kin-based ones; and by exposing to non-conformist ideas through modern media.
That is, he urged black Americans to transform existing social structures and bring about a more egalitarian society by making common cause with other minorities and change-minded groups like environmentalists.
While this goal may not always be achieved, it seems that the structure of the system is inherently more egalitarian in intent and more broad in scope than many of its North American counterparts.
