Elite Status Dynamics

Centre Differences

The elite aspirant seeks to become financially self-sufficient (CL1_B) as soon as possible, presenting as "the salt of the earth": good, earnest and humble.

However, this is bolstered by getting widely known and admired CL2_B so as to be celebrated.

To demonstrate belonging, there is an active alignment with popular beliefs (CL3_S) but more important enthusiasm is applied to social ends (CL3_P). It may be possible at this stage to already be a benefactor.

Assuming communal leadership roles (CL4_B) completes the establishment of status, now as a natural leader.

The upper section is about becoming a pillar of society.

The important relationships are with existing elites: socializing with them (L5_P) and generally supporting the establishment (L5_S) with the goal of becoming part of the establishment.

That allows for societal immersion via investigating burning issues (CL6_P) and determining bounds of acceptability (CL6_S)as an opinion-former.

Finally, elites affirm the existing ethical-social order (L7_B)and join "the Great and the Good" of society.