Category: Colonialism

  • Effects of Colonialism and Globalization

    Income inequality is one of the significant legacies of colonialism. During the era of colonialism, colonies were perceived to be a major source of raw materials and for the industries of the developed nations. As a result, developing countries were deprived of their resources, making it difficult for their local industries to thrive. Although colonialism…

  • European Colonialism in the Middle East

    Table of Contents Introduction Historical Background Positive Evaluation of European colonialism Negative Impacts of European Colonialism Conclusion The rationale for the Bibliography References Introduction World history is versatile in events that outlined the contemporary shaping of the world. The political map went through many changes during the twentieth century. Just after World War II, the…

  • Colonial Sugar Refinery Company’s Management Practice

    Managers have the role of developing policies, strategies, and tools to enable their companies to attain corporate goals, objectives, vision, and vision. Strategic management is an approach adopted by effective leaders/managers to develop responsive and efficient strategies to make their organisations competitive and increase their sales revenue. The approach aims at total business management, where…

  • The Role of the Colonial Archives in Indigenous Communities

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction For many years, Indigenous people have been fighting for the rights of their lands, languages, and cultures. This is because of the colonial groups and institutions that have, over time, removed these rights and knowledge. Since the 1940s, indigenous people have raised various concerns about declining…

  • European Encounters With Native Americans: Colonial Perspectives

    Introduction In Columbus’s Journal, the author describes the Native Americans he encounters as “loving and friendly” people who are willing to share their resources and offer assistance. The publicist also notes their physical appearance, praising their “fine shapes” and “handsome faces.” These positive descriptions reflect the European value of civility and admiration for physical beauty.…

  • Decolonization Through Fiction: Indigenous Horror in Canada

    For a long time, North American cinema was largely synonymous with Hollywood-made films. However, in the past few decades, independent filmmakers and festivals, such as Sundance and Toronto, have received a significant amount of public attention. Canadian Indigenous films represent a new distinctive branch of independent North American cinema. While many documentaries on the life…

  • Hybridity in Colonial Art: African Nations or Former European Colonies

    Former colonies of different nations, especially those where the colonizing country never established a strong presence of its natives, tend to demonstrate a blending of cultures. Their original residents retain their art and traditions, though they may decline with time, and the colonizers bring their practices with them. By the time they depart, their culture…

  • Herero Holocaust Among European Colonial Genocides

    Table of Contents Summary of the Source Evaluation of the Source Relationship to Other Sources ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Possible Use of the Source Works Cited Summary of the Source The Herero massacre is one of the earliest genocides in the 20th century. It took place in South West Africa, currently known as Namibia, which was colonized by Germany.…