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Hegemony “ the social, cultural, ideological, or economic influence exerted by a dominant group “
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Antonio Gramsi Antonio Gramsci Cultural Hegemony
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Antonio Gramsci Cultural Hegemony Karl Marx False Consciousness
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“ the social, cultural, ideological, or economic influence exerted by a dominant group “ Hegemony
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“ the social, cultural, ideological, or economic influence exerted by a dominant group “ Colonialism/Imperialism ? Some Examples of Hegemony
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“ the social, cultural, ideological, or economic influence exerted by a dominant group “ Religion ? [Weber] Some Examples of Hegemony
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“ the social, cultural, ideological, or economic influence exerted by a dominant group “ Metanarratives ? Science Some Examples of Hegemony
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“ the social, cultural, ideological, or economic influence exerted by a dominant group “ ? Sut Jhally Advertising and the End of the World Some Examples of Hegemony
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“ the social, cultural, ideological, or economic influence exerted by a dominant group “ ? Ritzer McDonaldization Some Examples of Hegemony
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“ the social, cultural, ideological, or economic influence exerted by a dominant group “ ? Ritzer McDonaldization Some Examples of Hegemony
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“ the social, cultural, ideological, or economic influence exerted by a dominant group “ ? Kozol Education Some Examples of Hegemony
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“ the social, cultural, ideological, or economic influence exerted by a dominant group “ ? Kozol Education Some Examples of Hegemony
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“ the social, cultural, ideological, or economic influence exerted by a dominant group “ ? McIntosh Gender and Racial Privilege Some Examples of Hegemony
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“ the social, cultural, ideological, or economic influence exerted by a dominant group “ ? The American Dream Some Examples of Hegemony
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“ the social, cultural, ideological, or economic influence exerted by a dominant group “ ? McIntosh Gender and Racial Privilege Some Examples of Hegemony
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Herbert Gans 13 Functions of Poverty The dirty work gets done.
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Herbert Gans 13 Functions of Poverty The economic activities of the more affluent are supported.
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Herbert Gans 13 Functions of Poverty Jobs are created for the non-poor.
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Herbert Gans 13 Functions of Poverty The life of goods is extended.
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Herbert Gans 13 Functions of Poverty The norms of society are emphasized
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Herbert Gans 13 Functions of Poverty Deviant pleasures are vicariously enjoyed
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Herbert Gans 13 Functions of Poverty The culture is enriched
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Herbert Gans 13 Functions of Poverty The bottom of the hierarchy is maintained
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Herbert Gans 13 Functions of Poverty The upward mobility of others is financed
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Herbert Gans 13 Functions of Poverty Charity has a target audience.
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Herbert Gans 13 Functions of Poverty The costs of change are absorbed
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Herbert Gans 13 Functions of Poverty The political process is freed to address the concerns of the non-poor.
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Herbert Gans 13 Functions of Poverty The dominant ideology is upheld.
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The Dilemma The American Dream Persistent Social Inequality
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Hegemonic Discourse: Stories to explain the dissonance The American Dream Persistent Social Inequality
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Rich Male White Educated Poor female Non-White less educated Horizontal Differences and Vertical Inequalities
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Rich Male White Educated Poor female Non-White less educated Horizontal Differences and Vertical Inequalities Brown Eyes Blue Eyes
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Horizontal Differences and Vertical Inequalities Brown Eyes Blue Eyes
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The Goodies Good jobs safe, well-paid, rewarding, secure, benefitted Nice houses Safe neighborhood, well constructed, well-maintained, healthy environment Quality educations Good teachers; well supplied facilities; high expectations; safe, challenging, and rewarding environment
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Dividing up the goodies Brown Eyes Good jobs safe, well-paid, rewarding, secure, benefitted Nice houses Safe neighborhood, well constructed, well-maintained, healthy environment Quality educations Good teachers; well supplied facilities; high expectations; safe, challenging, and rewarding environment Blue Eyes Bad jobs Dangerous, poorly-paid, monotonous, insecure, without benefit Not so nice houses Dangerous neighborhood, poorly constructed, poorly maintained, unhealthy environment Poor educations Bad teachers; rundown facilities without supplies; low expectations; dangerous and boring curriculum and environment
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Assigning the characteristics Brown Eyes Smart Hard working Clean Responsible Moral Law abiding Blue Eyes Dumb Lazy Dirty Irresponsible Immoral Criminal
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The Story Brown Eyed people get the: Good jobs Nice houses Quality educations Because they are… Smart Hard working Clean Responsible Moral Law abiding
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Hegemonic Discourse: Creating and perpetuating the story Family Media Politics Education Religion Sports Medicine Law Military
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Hegemony “ the social, cultural, ideological, or economic influence exerted by a dominant group “
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