The Effectiveness of the Elite in the Process of Social Transformation : A Sociological Approach
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: There is no doubt that the development and progress of any human society depend on its political, cultural, economic, social, scientific, and religious elites.These elites play a prominent and effective role in the processes of change that society undergoes, given their central position in driving progress.This places upon them a high level of responsibility, since not every elite is capable of promoting societal advancement unless it is truly effective.The elite are distinguished from the rest of society by their scientific, intellectual, and cultural level, which enables them to lead the wheel of development and progress through the ideas, opinions, programs, and constructive plans they contribute to achieving social prosperity and guiding society along the path of civilization.A reading of history shows that societies, in their civilizational movement, are not driven by the masses or the general public, but rather are led by the elite or a selected vanguard from among them, capable of guiding society and bringing about positive change within it.This leads us to raise the following questions:• What are the conditions that must be available in the elite in order for them to lead society?• What are the factors that help them become effective in the process of positive social transformation?Citation
DOI: 10.56334/sei/9.2.7
Institutions: Algiers 2 University, Amar Telidji University of Laghouat
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7125417618