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Gramsci Misattributed Phrase
- Antonio Gramsci, wrongly associated with "long march through the institutions," never used the phrase itself.
- The phrase originated with Rudi Dutschke and reflects Maoist influence, not Gramsci's direct thought.
Gramsci’s Complex History
- Gramsci was an early supporter then critic of Mussolini and was imprisoned by fascists.
- In prison, he developed ideas about cultural hegemony and fascism's intellectual foundations.
Gramsci's Appeal to Both Sides
- The left's intellectuals embraced Gramsci for affirming their cultural importance and power.
- Conservatives later adopted Gramscian analysis to explain left dominance in culture and media.