Usually means: Discrimination based on status, hierarchy.
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▸ noun:  Abuse, discrimination, or exploitation based on rank.

Similar:
nonpromotion, bastardization, indignity, ritual abuse, victimization, jobs for the boys, adverse impact, corruption, misconduct, degredation, more...

Opposite:
egalitarianism, equality, respect

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Similar:
nonpromotion, bastardization, indignity, ritual abuse, victimization, jobs for the boys, adverse impact, corruption, misconduct, degredation, more...

Opposite:
egalitarianism, equality, respect



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