The key word in your example is "undisputed". The successful group that you describe must have previously adopted a system of beliefs that elevates some individ

The key word in your example is "undisputed". The successful group that you describe must have previously adopted a system of beliefs that elevates some individuals over others. (It's a system of beliefs, and not sheer physical force, as even the strongest individual can be overpowered by a coalition of the disgruntled.) For the purposes of this paper's model, it doesn't matter whether the distinction is based on strength, beauty or purported magical powers.