Discussion Post: Political Ideology
The critical analysis questions are designed to stimulate thought, clarify concepts, explore course materials in detail, and to examine the course concepts from a new or different perspective.
Responses should be 500 to 800 words in total.
Task
• What are the key characteristics of hegemony according to Gramsci?
• Who are the organic intellectuals, and what are organic ideologies?
• How do these ideologies relate to the creation of common sense?
• In what ways does Gramsci's conception of power differ from Althusser's?
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.