Post Colonial Theory💡

Question 1

What is colonialism?

Answer 1

Colonialism is taking over another country to run and exploit it. Britain did this quite a lot = made us powerful.

Question 2

When did colonialism occur?

Answer 2

Between the 1500’s to 1900’s.

Question 3

Who created the Post Colonial Theory?

Answer 3

Paul Gilroy.

Question 4

What does Gilroy argue?

Answer 4

1. He believes we can still see the effects of post-colonialism in the media now.
2. He believes ethnic minorities are often shown as weak, powerless, dehumanized, marginalized, and “other”, a term we often use to describe them as ‘abnormal’ and exotic - they’re not viewed with high regard.
3. He believes white Western people are people are often shown as more powerful, successful and important.