Problem 1: Evaluate Gramsci's notion of cultural hegemony. Examine the definition of cultural hegemony in relation to domination, consent and subordination.
Problem 2: Analyze the notion of dominant culture, theoretical consciousness, and contradictory consciousness. Outline the connection between consent and contradictory consciousness related to the base and superstructure as it relates to historic blocks.
Problem 3: Dissect how the ruling class rules relative to slavery in order to understand the slave's consciousness and the master's hegemony.