SOC101 Lecture Notes - Antonio Gramsci, Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick, Critical Race Theory
5 Mar 2013
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Many of these theories are based on classical theories theme of power runs through modern theories, not just physical power. Was interested in how the ruling class rules. Diverged from mark in his analysis of how the ruling class rules. Domination; physical and violent coercion (what happens if we get caught) Hegemony; ideological control and manipulation (where do we get ideas of how we justify out societies) Gramsci says it is because we are manipulated and ideas have been planted there. Society"s dominant ideas reflect the interests of the ruling class, because we are all manipulated. Conformity through media ( we end up giving consent) Superstructure (institutions we create) divided into the state and civil society. Prevailing consciousness internalized by population and becomes common sense. Needs up becoming our own common sense. Hegemony is a process that is constantly negotiated and renegotiated. We are told that everything makes sense for a reason.
