Neo-marxist views on culture

Question 1

What did Antonio Gramsci say as a Neo-Marxist on Culture?

Answer 1

Antonio Gramsci (Neo-Marxist) suggested that individuals in a capitalist society possessed a ‘dual consciousness’. In part, they saw the world through the ideology of the ruling class, but also through their everyday experience of low wages, poor working conditions and their own exploitation, helped them see through ideology and realise that society was not fair.

Question 2

Following Antonio Gramsci’s statement as a Neo-Marxist on Culture. What is the Neo-Marxist view on the Ruling Class ideology?

Answer 2

With this in mind, the ruling class never have control over the ideology they promote as it will be challenged by some members of the working class. Neo-Marxists argue that not everyone will obey the ruling class ideology and there may be differences in the values and beliefs of those from different social classes.