Elites: Elites refer to a group within a society or a specific field, characterized by significant influence, power, or expertise. They often hold positions of authority, possess specialized knowledge, or wield substantial economic, social, or political control, impacting decisions and policies within their sphere of influence. See also Democracy, Society, Power, Equality, Inequalities, Politics, Knowledge, Education._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. |