Antonio gramsci coined the term hegemony to mean that a dominant group wins "consent" of the masses through "moral and intellectual leadership." his thoughts are closely related to those of:

His thoughts are closely related to "Karl Marx".

The Italian philosopher Antonio Gramsci built up the idea of cultural hegemony out of Karl Marx's theory that the prevailing philosophy of society mirrors the convictions and interests of the decision class. Gramsci contended that agree to the lead of the predominant gathering is accomplished by the spread of philosophies-convictions, presumptions, and qualities-through social organizations, for example, schools, holy places, courts, and the media, among others. These organizations take every necessary step of mingling individuals into the standards, qualities, and convictions of the prevailing social gathering. Thus, the gathering that controls these organizations controls whatever is left of society.