Before revision: Elitism is the belief or notion that individuals who form an elite , a select group of people with intrinsic and desirable qualities such as high intellect, wealth, power, physical attractiveness, notability, special skills, experience, lineage , or other desirable traits, are more likely to be constructive to society as a whole, and therefore deserve influence or authority greater than that of others .
After revision: Elitism is the belief or notion that individuals who form an elite — a select group with desirable qualities such as high intellect, wealth, power, physical attractiveness, notability, special skills, experience, lineage — are more likely to be constructive to society and deserve greater influence or authority .