In a world characterized by increasing integration on economic, political and institutional levels, the notions of sovereignty and independence are becoming somewhat vague and a number of social entities such as ethnic groups which exist within wider societies are perceiving such integration - which is partly due to globalization - as a threat to their culture and identity.
It was a easy way to give everyone a place in society. I was organized and easy to maintain for the European governemnt, but it wasn't a fair system because peasants and serf were unable to work upwards in the society.
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