The term "civilizing mission" was used to justify the idea that Western powers had a duty to impose their culture, values, and institutions on non-Western societies in order to bring about progress and development. It was often linked to the concept of the "white man's burden," which depicted non-Western societies as uncivilized and in need of Western guidance and control.
Another name for "white man's burden" was "civilizing mission."
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Rudyard Kipling
"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.
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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.