"The White Man's Burden" is the idea that European and American nations had a moral duty to bring their civilization and culture to other countries they considered less developed. This concept was often used to justify colonialism and Imperialism during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Kipling suggests that when young white men take up the "white man's burden," they bear the responsibility of civilizing and ruling over people in colonized countries. This burden may lead to hardship and conflict, as they strive to fulfill their duties as imperial rulers.
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Another name for "white man's burden" was "civilizing mission."
'The White man's burden' was a phrase coined by Rudyard Kipling. He said that the white men (Europeans) had been burdened with the task of civilizing the blacks or coloured peoples of Africa and Asia that the Europeans had conquered and subjected.
The audience for "The Black Man's Burden" include people who have some educational background and the imperialists.
Take up the White Man's burden-And reap his old reward:The blame of those ye better,The hate of those ye guard-
The concept of the white man's burden refers to the idea that Western powers had a moral duty to bring civilization and progress to non-European societies during the age of imperialism. It was used to justify the colonization and exploitation of native peoples in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Most defiantly, the white mans burden is talking about how as Americans/white men it is our duty to "help out" other nations who are not as civilized as we are. which was a major excuse for imperialism during that time. Many countries would say that just by being on the same land as the Savages and uncivilized races they were "helping" them even if they were destroying their land and exploiting their resources.
According to Kipling, the "white man's burden" was to educate the natives. He suggested that the reward should be praises and thanks for carrying the burden.