Cultural Marxism

Cultural Marxism is a concept often associated with a range of critical theories that extend Marxist ideas beyond economics to include culture, ideology, and social institutions. It posits that cultural factors, such as identity, race, and gender, serve as sites of power and oppression, similar to economic class struggles. Advocates analyze how cultural norms and beliefs perpetuate inequalities. Critics argue that it overly focuses on identity politics and can disregard traditional economic issues. Essentially, it seeks to understand how societal structures influence individual experiences and contribute to systemic inequality.