What is it about?
This article introduces Antonio Gramsci and his work. It then explains the particular concept known as hegemony. It links hegemony to social work by providing practical examples and explanations of how this concept can aid practitioners in the present day and help us to understand contemporary problems.
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Why is it important?
It is important because social workers and other social professionals use theory to guide and inform their practice. This provides an accessible introduction to one theoretical area, linked to contemporary practice.
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The article is useful because it bridges the gap between the abstract nature of theory, and the concrete dilemmas social workers faced in the present day.
Dr Susan Flynn
University of Dublin Trinity College
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This page is a summary of: Revisiting hegemony: A Gramscian analysis for contemporary social work, Irish Journal of Sociology, October 2019, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/0791603519884201.
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