Critical Theory. Analytical Elements. Debate.
Can you identify examples of reification in contemporary society
(e.g., education, media, workplace, technology)?
When we talk about “the market” or “the economy” as if they
were independent actors (“the market demands…”), are
we engaging in reification? Why or why not?
How does social media contribute to reification — of people,
relationships, or even emotions?
Why might reification be seen as problematic for critical
theory and emancipatory politics?
How does reification limit people’s ability to see that
society could be organized differently?
Do you think reification is inevitable in modern society,
or can it be overcome?
Can you identify examples of cultural hegemony in
everyday life (e.g., advertising, education, popular
culture)?
Think about language: how can words or phrases
reinforce hegemonic ideas (e.g., calling someone
“self-made”)?
How does the entertainment industry (movies,
music, TV, social media) contribute to reinforcing
dominant ideologies?
What role do schools play in sustaining or
challenging cultural hegemony?
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