Hegemony? What Is It? Where Can I Find It?

Our text discusses hegemony and defines it as “the process by which the dominant culture takes over and shifts the perspective from that of the minority group to the biased perspective of the majority group” (p.44).  With this in mind, consider where hegemony occurs in schools. What evidence tells you it is present? What are some observable and/or implied signs? How does it impact the curriculum? 

*If you need additional resources or context for this discussion please consider visiting one or more of these links:

• Cultural Hegemony in the Public School System
• Foundation of EDAD Reflections
• Hidden Curriculum and the Role of Schools in Cultural Hegemony