Culture: A Strategic Sphere of Class Struggle

Renowned author and theorist Raymond Williams asserts that ‘Culture is one of the two or three most complicated words in the English language.’ He expounds on the complexity of the term, attributing to it an intricate historical evolution across several European languages. However, the primary reason for its complexity lies in its contemporary usage, encompassing significant concepts within various intellectual disciplines and disparate systems of thought. To ascertain the accuracy of Williams’ characterization of culture, one must survey the diverse contexts in which the term is applied in our surroundings.