Antonio Gramsci's Theory of Hegemony | Political Science for UG & PG Students"

Antonio Gramsci's Theory of Hegemony | Political Science for UG & PG Students This video offers a detailed, university-level explanation of Antonio Gramsci's concept of Hegemony — one of the foundational ideas in modern political theory and a core topic for undergraduate and postgraduate Political Science courses. We examine how Gramsci moved beyond orthodox Marxist economic determinism to explain how ruling classes secure power through cultural and ideological leadership rather than coercion alone. 📌 Topics covered: ✅ Gramsci's life and intellectual context (Prison Notebooks) ✅ Hegemony: definition and theoretical significance ✅ Civil Society vs Political Society ✅ War of Position vs War of Maneuver ✅ Organic Intellectuals and the Historical Bloc ✅ Critical engagement with later thinkers (Althusser, Stuart Hall, Laclau & Mouffe) ✅ Contemporary relevance and applications 📚 Ideal for: BA/MA Political Science students UGC NET / research scholars Anyone studying political theory, sociology, or cultural studies 🔔 Subscribe for more in-depth political theory content. 💬 Questions or discussion points? Drop a comment below. #AntonioGramsci #Hegemony #PoliticalScience #GramsciTheory #PoliticalTheory #UGCNET #CivilSociety #MarxistTheory #WesternMarxism