State Societies: Have a central government and organized political structure., Authority and judicial institutions exist (executive, legislative, judiciary)., Social control enforced by police, courts, and military., Often culturally diverse (different groups living under one government)., Philippines – with branches of government and diverse cultural groups but unified as Filipinos, Stateless Societies: No central authority or formal government., Decisions made by kin groups, councils, or consensus., Social order maintained through tradition, kinship, and community norms, Usually small, homogeneous groups (shared culture and practices)., Nuer of South Sudan – rely on cattle payments for disputes, practice polygamy, patrilineal,

State Societies vs. Stateless Societies

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