This collection of oppressed and marginalized groups -- "the people" -- lack unity and, often, even consciousness of their own oppression. To reverse the correlation of power from the privileged to the "marginalized," then, was Gramsci's declared goal.

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And here we see the problem with any and all forms of Marxist philosophy. People have oft turned a blind eye to the world around them for nothing but three squares and a dry warm place to lay their head.

Great article though, very clear and concise in describing and defining the ideals.

But there is another thorn in the side when it comes to this sort of society, often the marginalized is incapable (v...

This collection of oppressed and marginalized groups -- "the people" -- lack unity and, often, even consciousness of their own oppression. To reverse the correlation of power from the privileged to the "marginalized," then, was Gramsci's declared goal.

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And here we see the problem with any and all forms of Marxist philosophy. People have oft turned a blind eye to the world around them for nothing but three squares and a dry warm place to lay their head.

Great article though, very clear and concise in describing and defining the ideals.

But there is another thorn in the side when it comes to this sort of society, often the marginalized is incapable (via emotional, educational, physical, and most of all, economical) of wielding "power" as described in the article. Or there is the fact of the matter that the marginalized just does not care (ignorance is bliss, unfortunately for me I have no bliss).

Meh, good definitions of the break down of society though.