Abstract:The theoretical essay uses Antonio Gramsci's theory of cultural hegemony to examine the rise of Trump. The first in a series, it initiates the argument that cultural hegemony must be taken into account when discussing issues related to culture and diversity, beginning with class or socioeconomic status differences.
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