Is it possible to reconcile elitism and democracy in

today's globalizing world?

The essay should be approximately 1500 words in

length (exclusive of the list of references). Your

argument should rely on research published in

academic books and peer-reviewed journal articles (see

attached essay guidelines for details). You should write

in a concise, learned style that avoids jargon.

Accordingly, the essay should be written in a way that

entices the reader and contributes to our

understanding of the topic.