Media Studies A-Level
Hegemony
What Hegemony means in Media Studies A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Hegemony
The dominance of one group over another, often supported by legitimating norms and ideas. In media, it's how the ideas of the ruling class become accepted as the norm.
Topics that use Hegemony
- Close study products (CSPs) (AQA A-Level)
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