Antonio Gramsci Argued That When the Ruling Class, Without the Use

question 75

Multiple Choice

Antonio Gramsci argued that when the ruling class, without the use of force, persuades the rest of society that its beliefs and values are the only or best values, they have achieved:

• A) hegemony.
• B) high culture.
• C) a culture war.
• D) an art world.
• E) polysemy.

---

Definitions:

Inefficiencies

Inefficiencies refer to situations where resources are not used in the most effective way, leading to wasted potential in production, distribution, or allocation of goods and services.

Efficient Scale

The level of production at which a firm’s average total costs are minimized.

Monopolistically Competitive

A market structure characterized by many firms selling products that are similar but not identical, allowing for some degree of market power.

Differentiated Products

Products that are distinct from others in the same market due to unique characteristics, branding, quality, or other features.