SPCM 334 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Heteronormativity, Code-Switching, Jargon
16 Sep 2016
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Chapter 2 constructs & cultural phenomena (definitions & examples): Hegemony (p. 30) dominant group is given spontaneous consent from the masses they accept that the dominant way of living and being is the correct way. It"s a template for understanding societal norms . Enforced by media, educational institutions, family, government, industry, religion . Complex concept about domination/coercion, consent, and resistance/transformation. It persists within society and orgx when most members agree on dominant belief systems, aka ideologies (p. 31) Resistance (p. 31) is any means that people try to undermine the dominant order. It can be uniting or diversive, it can be radical or conservative . Ideology; dominant ideologies and types of ideologies and everyday example. (p. 32) a set of assumptions and beliefs that comprise a system of thought . Help validate worldviews and dictate behavior and thought. Dominant ideologies reflect experience of ruling groups and circulate beliefs that benefit that group.
