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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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    A map of the Eastern Hemisphere from Adams Synchronological Chart or Map of History. "The bright colors denote those countries that are the Subjects of history, previous to the discovery of America". Eurocentrism (also Eurocentricity or Western-centrism) [1] refers to viewing the West as the center of world events or superior to all other cultures. The exact scope of Eurocentrism varies from ...
  3. en.wikipedia.org

    The pages listed below have been identified as containing information specific to Western culture without adequately covering differences found in other parts of the world. Pages in category "Western culture-centric" The following 84 pages are in this category, out of 84 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0-9. 20th century in ...
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    Eurocentrism. J. Sundberg, in International Encyclopedia of Human Geography, 2009 Introduction. Eurocentrism has been variously defined as an attitude, conceptual apparatus, or set of empirical beliefs that frame Europe as the primary engine and architect of world history, the bearer of universal values and reason, and the pinnacle and therefore model of progress and development.
  6. library.fiveable.me

    Eurocentric biases can lead to the marginalization and underrepresentation of minority and non-Western groups in academic curricula, media, and other spheres of influence. Critiques of Eurocentrism have been central to the development of postcolonial theory, which challenges the dominance of Western-centric narratives and perspectives.
  7. link.springer.com

    Eurocentrism, in this sense, is a result of European colonialism and global domination by Western powers. The different events that shaped Western supremacy are the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Enlightenment, and Modernity, which, however, did not necessarily develop in linear ways in one particular place.
  8. oxfordreference.com

    Eurocentrism, simplistically, puts Europe at the "center of the universe." It interprets the world through Western values but should more accurately be termed Western-centrism since it incorporates Europe as well as the cultures of North America and Australia.
  9. psychology.iresearchnet.com

    Eurocentrism often leads to negative attitudes and beliefs about groups of people and can confirm mainstream stereotypes about non-European group members. In essence, a Eurocentric belief system assumes that European American culture (i.e., Western culture) is the norm and should be viewed as the standard against which other cultures are judged.
  10. library.fiveable.me

    Popular culture elements such as music, film, and fashion originating from Western societies have permeated global markets and significantly shaped local cultures. Educational systems worldwide often incorporate Western philosophical thought, literature, and historical perspectives, promoting a Western-centric worldview.
  11. link.springer.com

    Aug 24, 2024Examples of Myths: Western ideas, philosophies and discoveries have always been original and independent of other civilizations. The Western way of thinking is objective and neutral. Non-Western cultures need to be westernized to progress. Westerncentrism refers to a perspective that places the so-called Western world at the centre and perceives it as superior to other parts of the world ...
  12. journals.sagepub.com

    2 The problem is more that Blaut does not really tackle the question of the distinctly Western concatenation of these multiple forces. Other important recent studies which disqualify key special factors as unique to the West include Chauduri (1990) and Goody (1996). ... Theory, Culture & Society. Feb 2010. Restricted access. Modernity, Openness ...

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