the act of placing in a lower rank or position: The refusal to allow women to be educated was part of society's subordination of women to men. 2. the act subordinating, or of making dependent, secondary, or subservient. 3. the condition of being subordinated, or made dependent, secondary, or subservient.
In the United States, most waitresses earn the minimum hourly wage plus tips, which can bring their hourly rate to $10/hour, $15/hour, or more. It also greatly depends on your attitude. No matter what a waitress should always be nice and sweet. This can improve your hourly wage from $10 to $20 or more.
Waitresses and waiters make less than minimum wage due to what the government call tip wage, which i might add, you are expected to claim on your taxes. Servers can make a great deal of money.