Exclusive, when used as an adjective, means belonging to a select group or having restricted access. It is often associated with luxury, high-end products and services that are available only to a privileged few.
There are several factors that contribute to the exclusivity of a product or service. These include:
Exclusivity holds a certain allure because it represents status, prestige and success. When people own something exclusive, it sets them apart from the masses and denotes sophistication.
While possessing an exclusive item may evoke feelings of pride and achievement, it also has its drawbacks. Some view exclusivity as elitist - leaving out those who cannot afford these items/activities which creates class division in society.
Luxury is often mistakenly used interchangeably with exclusivity; however while there is crossover between both concepts ,luxury refers more specifically to pleasant experiences characterized by refinement, relaxation .
Superiority contributes greatly in establishing why being part of an elite group constitutes positive value .A sense of entitlement comes along with feeling superior - allowing one to reap social benefits; inside jokes among members etc..
1) "Marketing Ethics" (ebook), Richard Loebl
2) "The Paradoxes of Fulfilment", Neil Levy
3) "Rethinking Exclusivity", Ann Vileisis
4) "The Luxury Strategy", Jean-Noël Kapferer
5) "Marketing Models for Sustainable Exclusivity: A Study" (book), R.Garniuta, I.Muceniece.