The "white man's burden"
The white man's burden
Another name for the civilizing mission of European and American imperialists is the "White Man's Burden." This concept suggested that it was the duty of Western powers to bring civilization, culture, and progress to what they deemed "backward" societies. It often served as a justification for colonialism and imperialism, framing the exploitation of other nations as a moral obligation.
The "white man's burden"The white man's burden
Another name for "white man's burden" was "civilizing mission."
The white man's burden
The civilizing mission
"White Man's Burden" is another name for civilizing mission, referring to the belief that Western nations had a duty to bring their civilization to non-Western societies.
The civilizing mission
The white man's burden
The term civilizing mission comes from the French term mission civilisatrice. It is a rationale that is used to colonize or intervene in a way that will help the spread of civilization.
greed in the spread of imperialism. or Racist attitudes about the "civilizing mission"
Another name for the civilizing mission of European and African imperialists is the "White Man's Burden." This concept suggested that it was the duty of European powers to bring civilization, education, and Christianity to what they perceived as "lesser" cultures and societies. This ideology often justified imperialism and colonialism, framing them as benevolent efforts to uplift and improve the lives of indigenous populations. However, it largely ignored the negative impacts of colonization and the autonomy of the affected peoples.
sending missionaries,teachers,and medical help