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contexts > demography > population groups > elites

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contexts > population characteristics > demography > population groups > elites

contexts > named groups > persons > population groups > elites

Preferred term

elites

Definition

Elites are small groups of persons who exercise disproportionate power and influence in social domains. It is customary to distinguish between political elites, whose locations in powerful institutions, organizations, and movements enable them to shape or influence political outcomes, often decisively, and cultural elites, who enjoy a high status and influence in nonpolitical spheres such as arts and letters, philanthropy, professions, and civic associations. [Source: International Encyclopedia of Political Science; Elites]

Broader concept

population groups

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/elites

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