Navigating Ideologies and Cultural Hegemony

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between ideology and cultural practices, focusing on Rastafarianism's challenge to imposed beliefs from imperialism. It discusses the varying expressions of racial identity in differing geographical contexts and highlights the ongoing ideological struggles surrounding hegemony, particularly in relation to capitalism and common sense morality. Through historical examples and cultural analysis, the chapter encourages critical examination of how societal constructs evolve over time and the complexities of domination and resistance.