Talk:Elitism

message: The "synth" flag couldn't be more true.  
What needs to happen, I suspect, is that the first half of the lead needs to begin "In sociology, elitism is ..." followed by some stiff academic credos, and then the second half of the lead needs to begin "In contemporary culture, elitism is ..." and then we can on with carving the east coast Kennedys and the west coast Zuckerbergs a new one (don't be fooled by deep south W's cowboy boots—it's a trap!) — MaxEnt 19:14, 5 December 2017 (UTC)
replies: text: Actually, a third "in politics" definition might not hurt: any form of government of the many by the few is implicitly elitist. Bruce Bueno de Mesquita's conception of the selectorate is surely worth a lead mention.  And maybe also a fourth definition "in celebrity culture" covering actors, artists, musicians, athletes, and impresarios. Turns out, there's an elite wherever an itch is scratched. — MaxEnt 19:31, 5 December 2017 (UTC)
thread_title:  Synth 

message: the lead sentence should be brief, which it is not in the current state and may be confusing. The oxford dictionary definition seems to serve a better starting point and perhaps the lead can be summarized as such. Otherwise it just seems like another long sentence with no citation Princeton wu (talk) 09:32, 12 May 2018 (UTC)
thread_title:  Lead sentence 

message: At present, there is a section on anti-elitism in the article, and Anti-elitism exists as a redirect to that section.  The purpose of this redirect is currently being discussed by the Wikipedia community. Please share your thoughts on the matter at this redirect's entry on the Redirects for discussion page.-- Toddy1 (talk) 08:49, 30 August 2018 (UTC)
thread_title:  Anti-elitism 

message: There should be a section devoted to how the world has and is becoming more and more elitist (housing crisis, class disparity, etc.).  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 104.58.104.26 (talk) 11:33, 12 November 2018 (UTC)
thread_title:  Hipsters, etc. 

message: To claim that deference granted by hereditary right only occurs in archaic societies seems grossly inaccurate.  Many still define others by lineage in the most developed countries. It is rather that perhaps celebrity dynasties have taken over from aristocratic ones.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2001:8003:4425:FE01:F1E0:1BC:AA94:122B (talk) 11:22, 7 December 2019 (UTC)
thread_title:  In Archaic Societies 

message: A discussion is taking place to address the redirect :Academic elitism. The discussion will occur at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2021 April 14#AcademicElitism until a consensus is reached, and readers of this page are welcome to contribute to the discussion.  Shhhnotsoloud (talk) 11:25, 15 April 2021 (UTC)
thread_title:  "Academic elitism" listed at [[Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion|Redirects for discussion]] 

message: Consequences of elitism model of decision making in the implementation of the on going programs for educational development and improvement in Tanzania 156.158.128.232 (talk) 17:26, 15 January 2022 (UTC)
thread_title:  Elitism model 

message: "Elitism is the belief or notion that individuals who form an elite, a select group of people with intrinsic and desirable quality such as high intellect, wealth, power, physical attractiveness, notability, special skills, experience, lineage, and other desirable traits."
Basically it says "X is the belief that individuals who form a Y."
Recently it got edited by cutting down some parts of the sentence. That pre-edit sentence actually used to make sense.
https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Elitism&diff=1218790389&oldid=1210654875 LowerEntropy (talk) 14:39, 16 April 2024 (UTC)
thread_title:  First sentence doesn't make sense.