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Aaron Reeves and Sam Friedman, "Born to Rule: The Making and Remaking of the British Elite" (Harvard UP, 2024)
New Books in Sociology
Diverging Elites: Attitudes and Inequalities in Britain
This chapter investigates the contrasting perspectives of British elites on economic and cultural issues, identifying three main ideological clusters. It highlights the influence of gender on elite viewpoints, particularly the progressive leanings of female elites, and explores the historical legacies of colonialism and racial inequality. The discussion also considers solutions for enhancing diversity within elite structures, advocating for reforms in education and wealth distribution to address societal disparities.
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