Dominance, Erasure, and the Status Quo
1. Dominance as Narrative Control
Dominant groups maintain power by shaping what’s considered normal, legitimate, or true. As Quizlet’s anthropology flashcards put it:
“Cultural hegemony is the means by which a dominant group orders beliefs and values so they seem natural and beneficial — leaving the dominant group in control.” source
This isn’t just ideology — it’s emotional architecture. It defines who gets empathy, who gets erased, and who gets framed as a threat.
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