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Hegemony (term coined by Antonio Gramsci)The permeation throughout society of an entire system of values, attitudes, beliefs and morality that has the effect of supporting the status quo in power relations. Hegemony in this sense might be defined as an 'organizing principle' that is diffused by the process of socialization into every area of daily life. To the extent that this prevailing consciousness is internalized by the population it becomes part of what is generally called 'common sense' so that the philosophy, culture and morality of theruling elite comes to appear as the natural order of things. [Boggs 1976 p39]11Business Week, Dec 1, 2003: “Waking Up from the American Dream”$ More than 1/4 of the labor force are “trapped in low-wage, dead-end jobs$ the “good economy” of the 90's increased the wealth of the wealthy; social mobility for everyone else decreased$ a majority of the poor remained poor $ college “out of reach for most students from low-income families”1Paul Krugman, The Nation, December 18, 2003“The Death of Horatio Alger”$ Social class in the U.S. over time: 1920's–entrenched social classes1930's-1970's–much social mobility $ Why? Strong unions, taxes on inherited wealth, corporate profits, and high incomes; Close scrutiny of corporate mgmt$ Last 30 years–increasing class immobility$ OUR ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL POLICIES ARE CREATING A CASTE


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KU SOC 160 - Hegemony

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