Elite public discourses share structures because aims and social representations converge.

Evidence

In sum, we see that influential public discourses, namely, that of the elites and elite institutions, show a large number of related characteristics. These not only reflect similar underlying mental models and social representations shared by the elites, but also similar ways of social interaction, communication, persuasion, and public opinion formation. Differences are mostly contextual, that is, depend on the aims, functions, or participants involved in them. But given similar aims, namely, the management of public opinion, legitimation, and decision making, we may assume that very similar structures and strategies will be at work in such discourse types. — David Theo Goldberg, John Solomos, A Companion to Racial and Ethnic Studies, 1120

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Elite public discourse is central to reproducing racism across society — David Theo Goldberg, John Solomos, A Companion to Racial and Ethnic Studies, 647; Discourse produces knowledge that shapes perceptions and enacts power — Stuart Hall, Essential Essays, Volume 2: Identity…, 687; Racism reproduction is concentrated in elites with access to public discourse. (+1 more)

Broader Connections

• Elite public discourse is central to reproducing racism across society #expands (0.80) — David Theo Goldberg, John Solomos, A Companion to Racial and Ethnic Studies, 647
• Discourse analysis treats racism as reproduced through elite text and talk #expands (0.80) — David Theo Goldberg, John Solomos, A Companion to Racial and Ethnic Studies, 647
• Racism reproduction is concentrated in elites with access to public discourse. #qualifies (0.75)
• Discourse produces knowledge that shapes perceptions and enacts power #qualifies (0.72) — Stuart Hall, Essential Essays, Volume 2, 687