Crisis and Critique : What role does the concept of hegemony play in Gramsci’s theory of politics? How is it different from Weber’s notion of domination?

Crisis and Critique

You are required to submit one essay plan . Essay questions can be chosen from the list below.

Essay plan:

• Should be circa 800 words long.

• Should formulate a central thesis and indicate provisional essay structure.

• Should include bibliography of at least 15 items.

Choose one of the following question for the essay plan:

1) What role does the concept of hegemony play in Gramsci’s theory of politics? How is it different from Weber’s notion of domination?

2) What is the relationship between colonialism, civilization and violence, according to Fanon?