The hierarchical arrangement of individuals into categories such as classes, castes, or divisions within a society is referred to as _____.

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When approaching the concept described, start by parsing what each term means in sociological contexts.
Option 1: 'social dumping' is not a recognized standard term in the analysis of social structure; it does not convey a hierarchical organization of people within a society and would be considered incorrect for this definition.
Option 2: 'social stratification' precisely refers to the layered arrangement of individuals into ranks or classes (such as classes, castes, or divisions) within a society. This term directly matches the description given in the question and is the valid concept here.
Option 3: 'social facilitation' describes the phenomenon where the presence of others enhances an individual’s performance on simple or well-learned tasks, not a structure of hierarchy or inequality. Thus, it is inappropriate for describing hierarchical categorization.
Option 4: 'social loafing' refers to the tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working in a group compared to when working alone. While it deals with group dynamics, it does not address the organization of people into hierarchical categories within society.
In summary, only the second option aligns with the idea of a structured, stratified society, whereas the other terms describe distinct social processes or misnamed concepts that do not capture hierarchical categorization.

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