__________ are the members of a social group in a stratified society who have privileges denied to the majority of the population.

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The term "elites" refers to a group of individuals who possess greater social, economic, or political power than the majority of the population. This can include wealthy individuals, those with high levels of education, or those who hold positions of authority. While royalty and nobility can also be considered part of the elite, they are not the only members and their exclusion from the definition would not be accurate. The leisure class is a term coined by Thorstein Veblen to describe those who engage in conspicuous consumption and do not necessarily have the same level of power and influence as elites.

__________ Are the Members of a Social Group in a Stratified