Why Does the Initial Mass Function of Stars Differ from the Actual

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Essay

Why does the initial mass function of stars differ from the actual distribution of stars in the Milky Way at the present day?

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Definitions:

Durkheim

A pioneering French sociologist, Emile Durkheim, known for his foundational contributions to the field of sociology, including his studies on social cohesion and anomie.

Ritual

A set of fixed actions and sometimes words performed regularly, especially as part of a ceremony or to express a cultural or religious belief.

Routinization of Charisma

The transition of charismatic authority into a bureaucratic or organizational form of governance.

Secularization Thesis

The theory that as societies progress, particularly through modernization and rationalization, religion loses its authority and influence over social life and governance.