In critical theory ‘hegemony’ refers to: 1. Dominance of one set of beliefs and practices within a…
In critical theory, hegemony refers to the dominance of one set of beliefs and practices within a culture and to a paradoxical synthesis of consent and coercion (1 and 3…
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In critical theory ‘hegemony’ refers to:
1. Dominance of one set of beliefs and practices within a specific culture.
2. An anthropology of the excessive.
3. A paradoxical synthesis of consent and coercion.
4. Ruptures or breaks in time.
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In critical theory, hegemony refers to the dominance of one set of beliefs and practices within a culture and to a paradoxical synthesis of consent and coercion (1 and 3 only). As theorised by Antonio Gramsci, a ruling group maintains cultural leadership through accepted beliefs and institutions alongside coercive state power, whereas an anthropology of the excessive and ruptures in time concern other theoretical frameworks.
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