Antónia Gramsci

Antonio Gramsci was an Italian Marxist thinker and politician, best known for his ideas on cultural hegemony, which describe how ruling classes maintain control not just through politics and economics, but also by influencing culture and ideology. He argued that societal norms and beliefs are shaped by those in power, allowing them to secure consent from the populace. Gramsci's work emphasizes the importance of civil society, intellectuals, and active engagement in the struggle for social change. His writings, particularly the "Prison Notebooks," remain influential in political theory, cultural studies, and critical theory.