Sociologyspeaking topic
Gramsci's concept of cultural hegemony: does the ruling class govern us not by force but by passing off its worldview as 'common sense'? Why do we accept some inequalities with 'that's just how life is'?
— Antonio Gramsci, cultural hegemony
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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