Elitism is the belief or notion that individuals who form an elite—a select group of people perceived as having an intrinsic quality, high intellect, wealth, special skills, or experience—are more likely to be constructive to society as a whole, and therefore deserve influence or authority greater than that of others. This is dictionary, but maybe a bit out of date.
The question is, how does one become a member of the elite? It seems that in today’s world, it simply requires being elected to office in government or successfully using social media to influence opinion.
