Before revision: Elitism is the belief or notion that individuals who form an elite—a select group of people perceived as having an intrinsic and desirable quality such as high intellect, wealth, power, physical attractiveness, notability, special skills, experience, nobility 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 of people perceived as having an intrinsic and desirable quality 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.