Gramsci was writing in the face of the collapse of revolutionary hopes. But he rejected the dominant Marxist thinking of his day.
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The concept of ‘Cultural Marxism’, which can be traced back to the 1930s, has become a staple of contemporary right-wing discourse.
‘Situationists’ believe the physical spaces around us, and how we interact with them, has a significant impact on how we feel.
The 1970s and 1980s saw a new genre of popular protest - its spirit would be felt even in 2011 when protests toppled a dictator.
An examination of academic publications since 1980 suggests the status of ‘cultural Marxism’ has been greatly exaggerated.
