Introduction to Postcolonialism
Answer the following questions on your blog: 1) Look at the first page. What is colonialism - also known as cultural imperialism? Colonialism is when a powerful country takes control of another country’s land, people, and resources. Cultural imperialism is how how the dominant country imposes its culture,values and and beliefs onto the colonised society often making their own culture seem superior. 2) Now look at the second page. What is postcolonialism? Postcolonialism is the study of the effects and legacy of colonialism after it has ended. It looks at how former colonies are still influenced by colonial power, especially in culture, identity, and inequality. 3) How does Paul Gilroy suggest postcolonialism influences British culture? Paul Gilroy argues that British culture has been shaped by its colonial past through multicultural influences. 4) What is 'othering'? Othering is the process of seeing or treating people as different, inferior, or not part of the ...