Hegemony refers to the dominance or leadership of one social or political group over others. It involves the ability of a dominant group to create and maintain a system of power and control over other groups, often through ideology, culture, or coercion. Research in the area of hegemony often focuses on understanding how dominant groups establish and sustain their power, as well as the ways in which subordinate groups resist or challenge this dominance. Scholars in fields such as political science, sociology, and cultural studies often study hegemony to explore issues of power, inequality, and social change.