Hierarchy

For those interested in more pure forms of democratic equality, than presently exist in what are called patriarchal systems of social organization, which are based primarily upon hierarchal ranking, there is the consideration of the relationship between progressive technology and social equality. An equality of contribution in terms of occupational functions to the society, as has been suggested is impossible. Also different individuals have different tastes and preferences concerning the various occupations and professions. Todays ideals of human equality have changed, from all people as created equal to all persons having an equality of opportunity, which of course is a complete fallacy, the difference between rich private and poor public schools only one example. This change of the concept of equality was necessary in the face of the reality of the inequalities of the Capitalism of Progressive Materialism, based upon an inequality of reward for occupational contribution. The modern corrective of this problem has been the advent of Communism in which the ideal was an equality of compensation regardless of the contribution, the ideal of which is still only existing in Cuba in the year '2000. This concept is that that each part is an occupational contribution, and that all the parts are equal to the quality of life as a societal whole. If every part is necessary to the manifestation of the whole then every part should be equally rewarded.

Hierarchy is an inherent aspect of Progressive Materialism and works well in terms of the efficient operation of all forms of societal institutions. In a truly non-hierarchal society individuals comprising the many functions of its operation would have to be chosen by lottery with the functions interchangeable and the duration of service limited. The technological level of development would have to be kept to a level compatible with an unspecialized population and the educational level would have to be such that it would encompass every aspect of societal functions.

There is a relationship between hierarchy and identity, where identity means the degree to which the individual defines themselves as who and what they are. The criterion for this identity is the belief in a personship which is characterized by specific and particular beliefs comprised of attributes like racial, family, religious or economic traits, as for instance professional identities like butcher, baker or candlestick maker.

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