Postcolonial Flashcards
Colonialism
a political and economic phenomenon whereby various European nations explored, conquered, settled, and exploited large areas of the world
Post-Colonial
the study of the effects of colonialism on cultures and societies
Exotic Other
represents a fascination with the inherent dignity and beauty of a primitive/undeveloped other
Demonic Other
represented as inferior, negative, savage and evil
Double Consciousness
the internal conflict experienced by the subordinated groups in an oppressive society
Hybridity
new transcultural forms that arise from cross-cultural exchange
Appropriate
take (something) for one’s own use, typically without the owner’s permission
Assimilation
to bring into conformity with the customs, attitudes, etc., of a dominant social group, nation, or culture
Hegemony
the power of the ruling class to convince other classes that their interests are the interests of all
Diaspora
the voluntary or enforced migration of peoples from their native homelands
Marginalization
The process or state of being forced to the edges of social and political significance
Moral Exclusion
a psychological process where members of a dominant group view their own group and its norms as superior to others, belittling, marginalizing, excluding, even dehumanizing targeted groups
Dehumanization
to deprive someone of human qualities, personality, or dignity
Mechanistic Dehumanization
A form of dehumanization that occurs when people are represented as mechanical objects
Animalistic Dehumanization
a form of dehumanization that occurs when people are represented as animals
