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    Eurocentrism

    Eurocentrism refers to viewing the West as the center of world events or superior to all other cultures. The exact scope of Eurocentrism varies from the entire Western world to just the continent of Europe or even more narrowly, to Western Europe. When the term is applied historically, it may be used in reference to the presentation of the European perspective on history as objective or absolute, or to an apologetic stance toward European colonialism and other forms of imperialism. The term "Eurocentrism" dates back to the late 1970s but it did not become prevalent until the 1990s, when it was frequently applied in the context of decolonization and development and humanitarian aid that industrialised countries offered to developing countries. The term has since been used to critique Western narratives of progress, Western scholars who have downplayed and ignored non-Western contributions, and to contrast Western epistemologies with indigenous epistemologies. Wikipedia

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    Eurocentrism as the term for an ideology was coined by Samir Amin in the 1970s.. The adjective Eurocentric, or Europe-centric, has been in use in various contexts since at least the 1920s. [8] The term was popularised (in French as européocentrique) in the context of decolonization and internationalism in the mid-20th century. [9] English usage of Eurocentric as an ideological term in ...
  3. sciencedirect.com

    Eurocentrism is the belief system that positions Europe as the central force in world history and progress. Learn how Eurocentrism is linked to colonial violence, Orientalism, and geographical imaginaries, and see how it is challenged by postcolonial and anti-imperial movements.
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  5. library.fiveable.me

    Eurocentrism is an ideological perspective that places European culture, history, and values at the center of global significance, often disregarding or marginalizing other cultures and their contributions. This worldview has significantly shaped historical narratives and interpretations of global events, leading to a skewed understanding of the interconnectedness of societies, especially ...
  6. science.jrank.org

    Eurocentrism refers to a discursive tendency to interpret the histories and cultures of non-European societies from a European (or Western) perspective. Common features of Eurocentric thought include: Ignoring or undervaluing non-European societies as inferior to Western; Ignoring or undervaluing what Asians or Africans do within their own society or seeing the histories of non-European ...
  7. subjectguides.library.american.edu

    Dec 20, 2024The term Eurocentrism describes a worldview, mindset, or rhetorical orientation that centers European, or White, ways of knowing as sole, central, or superior to all others. It is sometimes conscious and other times quite unconscious, revealed only when other ways of being, knowing, or doing come in contact with it and highlight its presence.
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    Eurocentrism can perpetuate stereotypes, prejudices, and power imbalances between Western and non-Western cultures, reinforcing the notion of Western cultural superiority. Overcoming Eurocentrism requires a concerted effort to diversify perspectives, amplify the voices of marginalized groups, and promote cross-cultural understanding and exchange.
  9. library.fiveable.me

    Eurocentrism is the practice of interpreting the world from a European or Western perspective, often assuming the superiority or centrality of European culture, history, and values. It is a bias that shapes our understanding of humanity and the categorization of political systems, particularly in the context of colonialism.

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