Hegemony refers to the political and social domination of the bourgeois class in capitalist society,expressed not only in ideologies but also in the realms of culture and social organization.

Hegemony

The dominance of one group over others, often exercised through cultural, economic, or political means, leading to widespread acceptance of the dominant values.

Bourgeois Class

The social class that came to own the means of production during modern industrialization, typically referring to the middle and upper classes in capitalist societies.

Capitalist Society

A capitalist society is one in which the means of production and distribution are privately owned and operated for profit, often characterized by competitive markets, capital accumulation, and wage labor.