Jesse Eisenberg

There's something strange about theater. My characters consistently demonize elitism, but of course it's taking place in a theater where only so many people can see it. I've been in silly popcorn movies - the kind of thing that as an actor you might feel embarrassed about - but those movies reach many more people.

American Actor

James Fenton

Free verse seemed democratic because it offered freedom of access to writers. And those who disdained free verse would always be open to accusations of elitism, mandarinism. Open form was like common ground on which all might graze their cattle - it was not to be closed in by usurping landlords.

British Poet

Jordan Gavaris

As I got into middle school, I was really an outcast. But everybody was an outcast in middle school. I don't know who got the idea to put all kids going through puberty together in a school and give them academic elitism and competition and pit them against each other.

Canadian Actor

John Ridley

In every election cycle that I can recall, there comes a moment - or a few - where charges of elitism and claims of commonness are wielded by presidential candidates like a sword and shield: 'Vote for me 'cause I'm one of you. It's the other guy who's out of touch.

American Director

Alex Kapranos

Of course, there's a certain type of person who feels that anything which becomes mainstream has to be rejected immediately. And that's part of the indie-alternative snobbery and hierarchy and elitism.

Scottish Musician

Joshua Wong

I believe elitism in politics is over, and a new path to achieving democracy should be charted by young people who have the most at stake in the future of our city.

Chinese Activist

Andrew O'Hagan

When I was growing up, there was a feeling in one's living room as much as in one's local gallery that a little elitism was good for the soul.

Scottish Novelist

Mick Hucknall

Wine is my passion. I'm not keen on the snobbery or elitism of wine, that's not what it's about - I just really enjoy it.

English Singer

Quentin Tarantino

I don't believe in elitism. I don't think the audience is this dumb person lower than me. I am the audience.

John Waters

I like the elitism of the art world. I think art for the people is a terrible idea.

Director

Elitism often implies unequal treatment and prejudice against those viewed as less superior.

Negative Connotation

In discussions, be aware that elitism can trigger negative reactions due to its association with social inequality.

Cultural Sensitivity

Use 'elitism' to discuss how power is held or displayed by a select group in society or an organization.

Power Dynamics

Elitism can mean valuing high skill levels, often in professional or academic contexts.

Merit Recognition

Be mindful that elitism based on merit can neglect the role of opportunity in success.

Talent vs. Opportunity

In technical fields, elitism may be seen in the use of specialized language that excludes non-experts.

Industry Jargon

 So the critique is, you are not dealing with the real problems. There's a feeling of a snobbishness, an elitism that is very off-putting. What are they missing? If you could plant one piece of truth

Political common ground...

 what they're looking for others are very uneasy it's an intimidating place they feel that the institution is elitist I'm working to try and break down that sense of that elitism I want to put