Lesson 2.1 - Neocolonialism Flashcards
What is Neocolonialism?
Neocolonialism refers to a form of indirect control over developing countries most of them former colonies.
Is Neocolonialism indirect or direct?
It is Indirect control done via…
- Strategic alliance
- Aid, with strings attached
- TNC investment, FDI / low-wages
How is Neocolonialism different to
colonialism ?
Neocolonialism is more about…
- Buying, rather than just taking
- Investment rather than just ‘political empire’
- Competition between countries, and less honest
Who first used the term Neocolonialism ?
The term was first used by Kwame Nkrumah the first president of independent Ghana
Why was Neocolonialism considered worse than colonialism ?
“For those who practise it, it means power without responsibility and for those who suffer from it, it means exploitation without redress”
Why is Neocolonialism most often linked to Africa ?
it is used as an explanation for the lack of development in that continent. People uphold the view that neocolonialism has prevented any real progress in the 40 years since colonies gained their independence.
