Robert F. Carley
Associate Professor of International Studies at Texas A&M and author of Culture and Tactics: Gramsci, Race, and the Politics of Practice, speaking about Gramsci, cultural studies, and social movement tactics.
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Sep 23, 2025 • 49min
Robert F. Carley, "Culture and Tactics: Gramsci, Race, and the Politics of Practice" (SUNY Press, 2019)
Robert F. Carley, an Associate Professor at Texas A&M and author of Culture and Tactics, dives into the intersection of Gramsci's theories and race. He argues that social movement tactics are more than just means to an end; they express demands for justice. Carley discusses how Gramsci's innovative approaches bridged racial divides among workers and illuminates modern implications for critical race theory and cultural studies. His insights challenge us to rethink the role of tactics in shaping political communities and mobilizing marginalized voices.
Sep 23, 2025 • 49min
Robert F. Carley, "Culture and Tactics: Gramsci, Race, and the Politics of Practice" (SUNY Press, 2019)
Robert F. Carley, an Associate Professor at Texas A&M, specializes in cultural approaches to social movements and racial politics. He discusses how tactics in social movements serve as a public expression of injustice rather than just means to achieve goals. Drawing on Antonio Gramsci, Carley explores the relationship between race and mobilization, emphasizing the importance of ideological contention in shaping movement tactics. He also presents new concepts for analyzing the tactical practices of protests involving race, linking historical insights to contemporary issues.
