Review:
Cultural Hegemony
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Cultural hegemony is a concept developed by Italian Marxist thinker Antonio Gramsci in which the ruling class maintains its dominant position through controlling the cultural institutions and values of society.
Key Features
- Dominance of ruling class
- Control of cultural institutions
- Normalization of ruling class values
Pros
- Provides insight into power dynamics within society
- Helps understand how dominant ideologies are maintained
Cons
- May perpetuate inequality and oppression
- Can limit diversity of perspectives
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