Introduction to Post colonialism: blog tasks

 1) Look at the first page. What is colonialism - also known as cultural imperialism? 

the idea that native people were morally justified in controlling white colonisers since they were "civilising" them, or bringing them closer to society in western Europe. 

2) Now look at the second page. What is postcolonialism? 

This describes a colony's political or cultural situation. 


3) How does Paul Gilroy suggest postcolonialism influences British culture?

Britain had not yet accepted its colonial past, and the country's mindset had not yet accepted that it was no longer a powerhouse. This led to a determination to continue to oppress people of other races, especially immigrants.

4) What is 'othering'?

When we perceive persons from outside our culture as being 'different' from us and estranged from the society we live in, this is known as othering. By engaging in this, we are excluding them from our social circle.

5) What examples of 'othering' are provided by the article?

Due to a largely left-leaning culture in TV production, sitcoms like Man Like Mobeen, Top Boy, and I May Destroy You present a much more nuanced portrayal of ethnic minorities in today's TV scene. Tabloid publications like the Daily Express, which published 179 anti-migrant stories between 2011 and 2016—roughly one anti-immigrant headline every ten days—have dominated the process of othering.


6) What is 'double consciousness'? 

For people from ethnic minorities living in the West, othering can occasionally take the form of identity confusion. People who struggle to reconcile two nationalities or identities are said to have "double consciousness," which is a state of perplexity.

7) What are 'racial hierarchies'?

The idea that some races are superior to others.

8) What examples from recent media products challenge the idea of racial hierarchies? 

Instead of letting one's heritage define them, the black makeup suggests that people can be whoever they want to be.


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