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social structure
This term is primarily used in academic and professional registers, specifically within sociology, anthropology, and political science. It describes the invisible framework of a society, focusing on the systemic arrangement of roles and statuses rather than the behavior of individual people. It carries a neutral, analytical tone used to describe how a population is organized.
Because it refers to a conceptual system or a theoretical model of organization, it is treated as an uncountable noun in most academic contexts. One does not typically refer to multiple social structures within a single cohesive society, but rather analyzes the specific structure of that society.
Meanings
Examples
The rigid social structure of the Victorian era limited the opportunities available to women.
I wonder if we could ever truly dismantle the existing social structure to achieve total equality.
Ant colonies possess a highly complex social structure based on a caste system.
The sudden economic collapse completely disrupted the social structure of the small town.
You have to understand the social structure of this office if you want to get your proposal approved.
You have to understand the social structure of this office if you want to get your proposal approved.
The novel explores how the characters struggle against a restrictive social structure.
Their society is built upon a patriarchal social structure that favors the eldest son.
We are studying how the social structure of urban environments differs from rural ones.