Social mobility in the elite. To what extent does the probability of attaining elite positions depend on elite origins?

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Focusing on elite recruitment, this seminar paper explores the composition and cohesion of the upper stratification hierarchy, building on C. Wright Mills' foundational work. It investigates patterns of elite recruitment, examining whether elites form distinct groups or a unified class. The study also analyzes the openness of these elite groupings, assessing elite mobility and the influence of social origins, particularly elite backgrounds, on the likelihood of achieving elite status. Key questions about social stratification and mobility are addressed throughout.