Is it a matter of the attitude the person making an argument is taking (scolding / superior vs. helpful / friendly / enthusiastic)? Or is "elitist" more often used instead as a media-friendly slur that people use against others that they disagree with for reasons that they are unable to convey through research or logic? See if you can answer this without resorting to political labels at all.
2006-11-16 05:56:57 · 2 answers · asked by mizerock 3 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Well, the way I understand the connotations of the words, a person can be a respected authority without being elitist, in the sense that being elitist means favoring the elite, their interests or opinions or abilities. A respected authority may give opinions or judgment that equally respects and affirms those who are not in positions of power or prestige. Perhaps that is also the source of the respect that people accord them.
2006-11-16 15:04:40 · answer #1 · answered by ELI 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-17 12:02:38 · answer #2 · answered by Ms. Balls 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋