Socialite

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/socialite

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is a socialite?A socialite is someone who is well known in fancy social circles and spends a lot of time at parties, charity events, and fashion shows instead of working a regular job.
2. Where did socialites start?Socialites began in old European aristocracy, where rich families used big balls and salons to show their status and make important connections.

High Society: The segment of society comprising its wealthiest, most powerful, and often, most aristocratic members.
Aristocracy: A form of government in which power is held by the nobility; or the nobility itself, characterized by inherited titles and status.
Social Capital: The networks of relationships among people who live and work in a particular society, enabling that society to function effectively.
Philanthropy: The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.