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Nobody ever described Themself as an elitist. <Br> | Nobody ever described Themself as an elitist. <Br> | ||
'''Elitism''' is an attitude or belief in one's superiority based solely on membership in a particular group or community. Elitism can be seen, for example, in | '''Elitism''' is an attitude or belief in one's superiority based solely on membership in a particular group or community. Elitism can be seen, for example, in the delusion that being a celebrity or a gatekeeper of the [[mainstream media]] ''in itself'' imparts sufficient wisdom to justify airing one's personal opinion on an issue. | ||
The beliefs of elitists in politics, | The beliefs of elitists in politics, the courts, [[academia]], the media and [[Hollywood values|Hollywood]] obviously make many of Them believe that they are superior to the general public. | ||
Latest revision as of 23:25, 26 February 2023
Nobody ever described Themself as an elitist.
Elitism is an attitude or belief in one's superiority based solely on membership in a particular group or community. Elitism can be seen, for example, in the delusion that being a celebrity or a gatekeeper of the mainstream media in itself imparts sufficient wisdom to justify airing one's personal opinion on an issue.
The beliefs of elitists in politics, the courts, academia, the media and Hollywood obviously make many of Them believe that they are superior to the general public.