Name: What is symbolic boundary?
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A symbolic boundary refers to the distinctions that people make to categorize objects, people, practices, and

Adverbs of degree

These are not physical lines, but mental and social ones that help us make sense of the world.

These boundaries define and differentiate social groups by marking who belongs and who does not, creating a sense of us versus them.

They are often used to create, sustain, and contest social, ethnic, cultural, or class distinction.

For example, ideas of good taste in art or music can act as symbolic boundaries, separating what is considered highbrow from what is labeled lowbrow.

Through this process, symbolic boundaries can quietly shape status and identity.

However, symbolic boundaries can also perpetuate social inequality by reinforcing in groups and out groups.

They may lead to exclusion, stereotyping, and prejudice, limiting understanding and collaboration between different groups in society.