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Cultural Hegemony As Revolutionary Roadblock
- Antonio Gramsci developed the concept of cultural hegemony as the cultural force protecting capitalism from revolution.
- He argued revolution requires dismantling culture pillars like religion, family, education, media, and law.
Two-Stage Revolution Strategy
- Gramsci rejected economism and argued the working class won't become conscious automatically under capitalism.
- He proposed a two-stage path: cultural revolution first, then political takeover once culture is weakened.
Stop Institutional Capture Early
- Prevent institutional capture by refusing to let subversive actors become leading players in organizations.
- Remove or marginalize those who promote counter-hegemonic ideologies to protect institutional integrity.