The term hegemony refers to_____________?

Correct answer: D. a dominant ideology that legitimates economic political

  • A. the tendency for the working class not to realize their own interests
  • B. a mode of payment given for outstanding topiary
  • C. a form of dual consciousness based on ideology and everyday experiences
  • D. a dominant ideology that legitimates economic political

Explanation

Hegemony is domination maintained partly through ideas and cultural beliefs that make an existing economic and political order appear legitimate or natural. It is associated especially with Gramsci’s analysis of ruling-class power.

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