4/27 From Hindi Swaraj & Beyond a Boundary

In Beyond A Boundary, Gramsci's notion of hegemony is at play when British imperialism was present in the West Indies. Social order and British rule of thought was practiced and preached in certain social institutions such as the educational system and the cricket field. Also, the author is a perfect example of the transition of an unconscious spontanteous philosopher  to a conscious critical philosopher. James rebelled against social order in the classroom and in the field without distinguishing the hegemonic forces produced by British ruling. He didn't quite understand the structural systems that created tensions between class and race. It was not until he got older did he start to realize how indoctrinated British culture was in the West Indies that he sought to critically analyze society.

In Hind Swaraj, Gandhi's encouragement of non-violent revolt can be related to Scott's idea of everyday acts of resistance. Gandhi prefers non-violent revolet over violent rebellion against British imperialism because a violent act would create a violent reaction. An open rebellion could end up in a worse state apparatus. Scott would agree that small, quiet resistance is the more effective way in wearing down the power. Gandhi believes the best way to remove British from their power is to quietly assert Indian culture back into the ruling way of life.