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Thread #123935   Message #2734829
Posted By: Rasener
30-Sep-09 - 06:16 AM
Thread Name: BS: Home Education UK
Subject: RE: BS: Home Education UK
That would be very difficult to do Leveller. No doubt you have experience in that area. :-)

Would you like to explain which part of Elitism you are refferring to Leveller as it has a very wide meaning and possibly taking your commnet as a whole is not fully explaining why you make such comments.

Elitism is the belief or attitude that those individuals who are considered members of the elite—a select group of people with outstanding personal abilities, intellect, wealth, specialized training or experience, or other distinctive attributes—are those whose views on a matter are to be taken the most seriously or carry the most weight or those who view their own views as so; whose views and/or actions are most likely to be constructive to society as a whole; or whose extraordinary skills, abilities or wisdom render them especially fit to govern.[1] Alternatively, the term elitism may be used to describe a situation in which power is concentrated in the hands of the elite. Those opposed to elitism are considered supporters of anti-elitism, populism or the political theory of pluralism. Elite theory is the sociological or political science analysis of elite influence in society - elite theorists regard pluralism as a utopian ideal.

Elitism may also refer to situations in which an elite individual assumes special privileges and responsibilities in the hope that this arrangement will benefit humanity or themselves. At times, elitism is closely related to social class and what sociologists call social stratification. Members of the upper classes are sometimes, though inaccurately, known as the social elite. The term elitism is also sometimes used to denote situations in which a group of people claiming to possess high abilities or simply an in-group or cadre grant themselves extra privileges at the expense of others. This form of elitism may be described as discrimination. Such elitism has social psychological consequences


If you can pinpoint which parts you think relate to Home Education and why, then maybe we can get some concensus on the matter.