CHAPTER-2 SOCIOLOGY OF ELITES: A THEORETICAL DISCUSSION 2.1 Introduction: The word ‘elite’ has its roots in the notion of the ‘elect’ ‚ the few who are chosen by God to be the selected membes of the society (Scott 1990: ix). During the eighteenth century‚ ‘elite’ replaced ‘elect’ in common usage‚ referring to those of elevated social status. It was Vilfredo Pareto who first turned this word into sociological analysis‚ by placing it within the framework of his sociological and political theory
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Botswana Botswana is a landlocked country in southern Africa‚ roughly the size of Texas. It covers 224‚607 square miles‚ yet contains only 1‚444‚000 people‚ making it one the most thinly populated countries in Africa. The eastern portion is where most people reside‚ because the Kalahari Desert covers almost all the rest of the nation. Botswana’s climate is a semiarid one‚ consisting of very hot summers‚ and warm winters. Flat and rolling land make up the topography of Botswana‚ with the Kalahari
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1) The Harvard case‚ Botswana: A Diamond in the Rough‚ describes the exceptional case of Botswanas sustained economic rise from near absolute poverty to a country with a 10% average annual GDP growth for more than four decades. This case shows that healthy economic gains can be achieved by a mixture of formal institutions and ad hoc substitutes for missing institutions. When Botswana gained its independence in 1966‚ the country lacked many of the institutions deemed essential for economic growth
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In “Diamonds are Forever in Botswana”‚ we are introduced to how the company‚ De Beers‚ made a profitable business in the country of Botswana‚ while contributing great benefits to the country through many aspects. The company’s business consists of overseeing the mining of diamonds and then selling them throughout the rest of the world. Even though De Beers is the dominant force in Botswana‚ they approached their venture in the country by having an equal relationship with the government split down
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Robinson-Walker Knowledge is Power Power is a respected quality in which most American citizens spend their entire working career acquiring. This includes African Americans‚ who have been striving for social equality through power since the abolishment of slavery in 1833. Several theories and ideologies began to surface trying to end the racial segregation of the African American race. Among the most popular and effective ideologies was the ‘educated elite’. Aspirations to become elite‚ if not equal‚ were
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economic whirlpool‚ from bust to boom and now currently back to bust. The economic climate has a significance impact on the way companies caters for its employees. According to Frank Burchill ‘economic growth and full employment shift the balance of power towards labour and lead to demands on the distribution of income from capital to labour ’ . [ (Burchill‚ 1992) ]. Thus companies adapt to reach the further requirements and demands for its employees when there is a shortage of labour. An example of
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Elites and the Masses There are many theories pertaining to the nature of power in society. In modern society‚ it is important to identify where and when power is exercised‚ who benefits and who suffers from it being exerted upon them. In this tradition‚ it is useful to examine the managerialist perspective. Managerialism focuses on organizations as the basis‚ or unit of analysis of society‚ to which all other aspects of society are subordinate to. These organizations use their resources
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SOC_155 The Power Elite C. Wright Mills has a different ideal of what “the power elite” is. Today‚ the term is associated with organizational sociology‚ political sociology‚ and other areas. Mills believe that the power elite are the ones in dominant positions. That these are the people making the choices for America‚ or manipulating it. Positions such as military‚ political‚ and in the economical positions. Mills states that the ones in the position of the power elite are not always aware
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BOTSWANA 1. 2. 3. 4. GENERAL OPERATING ENVIRONMENT ENERGY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE ORGANIZATIONS‚ SOURCES‚ REFERENCES BOTSWANA report 2 (27) -1GENERAL OPERATING ENVIRONMENT 1.1 Basic Facts & Geography 1.2 People & Society 1.3 Culture & Business Culture 1.4 Infrastructure & Logistics 1.5 Government & Legislation 1.6 Economy 1.7 International Trade‚ Botswana & Finland 1.8 Education 1.9 General Operating Environment - Summary BOTSWANA report 3 (27) 1.1 BASIC
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