Antonio Gramsci, The Prison Notebooks Flashcards
1
Q
Hegemony
A
the ruling class keeps its power and influence through control of politics, culture, and the economy
2
Q
Organic Intellectuals
A
a member of the subordinate class who can articulate and understand that group’s interests and struggles
*can challenge the dominant group
3
Q
Traditional Intellectuals
A
detached from the concerns of ordinary people
4
Q
Civil Society vs. Political Society
A
civil: media, education, family, religion
political: government, laws, police, prisons, military
5
Q
Counter-Hegemony
A
