Antonio Gramsci’s theory of hegemony marks a pivotal departure from classical Marxism by emphasizing that domination in capitalist societies is not maintained solely through economic coercion or direct state repression, but also—and more crucially—through the subtle processes of cultural and ideological consent. His elaboration of hegemony as a form of “intellectual and moral leadership” provides … Continue reading How does Antonio Gramsci conceptualize hegemony as a mechanism of cultural and ideological domination, and in what ways does his theory invite a critical reassessment of power relations within capitalist societies?