Legal Definitions - hegemonism

Definition: Hegemonism is a philosophical belief that supports the idea of having control or dominance over others. It can also refer to any political actions taken to extend this control or dominance.

Example 1: The United States has been accused of practicing hegemonism by using its military and economic power to influence other countries and maintain its global dominance.

Example 2: In a classroom, a student who always dominates group discussions and forces their ideas on others can be seen as practicing hegemonism.

These examples illustrate how hegemonism can be applied in different contexts. In both cases, one entity (a country or a student) is trying to exert control over others. This can lead to unequal power dynamics and limit the freedom and autonomy of those who are being dominated.