Unmasking Cultural Marxism

Cultural Marxism Overview

• Refers to a theory suggesting a deliberate effort to undermine Western culture and values by infiltrating cultural institutions such as education, media, and art through Marxist ideology.

Origin of the Conspiracy Theory

• The contemporary version of 'Cultural Marxism' emerged from the Frankfurt School, a group of mid-20th century scholars who critiqued capitalism and traditional culture.

Promotion of the Conspiracy Theory

• Various right-wing commentators and organizations promote the theory, often linking cultural changes to a nefarious leftist agenda aimed at destabilizing society.

Claims of the Culture War

• The conspiracy theory posits that the goal of the culture war is to replace traditional values with a collectivist ideology, ultimately leading to societal decay and loss of individual freedoms.

Mainstream Discourse Entry

• The term began to gain traction in mainstream discourse during the late 20th century, particularly in the 1990s, often associated with increasing political polarization and cultural conflicts.