Cultural Marxism

Definition

Cultural Marxism is a theory that suggests that the culture of a society, rather than its economic structure, plays the essential role in determining its power dynamics, focusing on issues like race, gender, and sexuality as sources of societal division and inequality. It's often criticized by those further to the political right as an ideology that seeks to undermine traditional values and social orders through cultural means.

Related terms

Critical Theory:

A philosophical approach to culture, literature, and art that seeks to confront and challenge the social structures underlying personal and collective identity.

Identity Politics:

The formation of political stances and movements based on aspects of people's identities such as race, gender, sexuality, etc., emphasizing minority perspectives and experiences.

Frankfurt School: A group of mid-20th-century theorists who developed critical theory and significantly influenced thoughts on capitalism, culture, and the role of mass media in society