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