Introduction to Gramsci’s Notion of Ideological Hegemony
Antonio Gramsci’s concept of Hegemony in many contexts, has been defined as the presentation of the definition of reality and view of the world by the dominant classes.1 Currently, Hegemony continues to exist in Political and Civil societies where the dominant party’s preferred ideology is supported by obtaining the consensus of the population.2 Hence, beliefs, explanations, values and more are influenced by the dominant, where its worldviews are obtruded and acknowledged as the society’s cultural norm.3
Political societies observe political hegemony, where the states’s ideology gains support mainly by coercive ways. Whereas for civil societies, cultural hegemony is practised, …show more content…
Parents will educate their children about the importance of education and teach them to cherish their education opportunity.
Cultural Hegemony
Asian parents generally appear authoritative towards their children. Children are expected to listen to their parents’ wishes and demands, in particular, academics.11 This ‘cosseter culture’ has been written in the form of a biography - ‘Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother’.
Singapore is a paper-chased society with competitiveness ingrained in most parents’ minds.12 Most parents, if financially capable, are willing to pay the exorbitant tuition fees as they view tuition as a necessity in this rat race.13 14 They wish the best for their children and tuition is the most fitting option for children to remain competitive.15 However, students may end up prioritising their parents’ expectation before their own comfort.
Antonio Gramsci views hegemony as being authoritative with backing and approval. Tuition has become a norm within Singapore and students cannot deny that these classes are not useful, especially if they are struggling academically.16 Students who are doing well in their studies also go for tuition to maximise their potential in a particular subject, or simply to have an edge over their peers. 17
Antonio Gramsci’s concept of Hegemony in many contexts, has been defined as the presentation of the definition of reality and view of the world by the dominant classes.1 Currently, Hegemony continues to exist in Political and Civil societies where the dominant party’s preferred ideology is supported by obtaining the consensus of the population.2 Hence, beliefs, explanations, values and more are influenced by the dominant, where its worldviews are obtruded and acknowledged as the society’s cultural norm.3
Political societies observe political hegemony, where the states’s ideology gains support mainly by coercive ways. Whereas for civil societies, cultural hegemony is practised, …show more content…
Parents will educate their children about the importance of education and teach them to cherish their education opportunity.
Cultural Hegemony
Asian parents generally appear authoritative towards their children. Children are expected to listen to their parents’ wishes and demands, in particular, academics.11 This ‘cosseter culture’ has been written in the form of a biography - ‘Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother’.
Singapore is a paper-chased society with competitiveness ingrained in most parents’ minds.12 Most parents, if financially capable, are willing to pay the exorbitant tuition fees as they view tuition as a necessity in this rat race.13 14 They wish the best for their children and tuition is the most fitting option for children to remain competitive.15 However, students may end up prioritising their parents’ expectation before their own comfort.
Antonio Gramsci views hegemony as being authoritative with backing and approval. Tuition has become a norm within Singapore and students cannot deny that these classes are not useful, especially if they are struggling academically.16 Students who are doing well in their studies also go for tuition to maximise their potential in a particular subject, or simply to have an edge over their peers. 17