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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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