Lesson 13 of 84 · Imperialism
⭐ 30 XPimperialism: Lesson 13
The ideology of imperialism often included a belief in racial superiority, known as 'Social Darwinism.
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The ideology of imperialism often included a belief in racial superiority, known as 'Social Darwinism.' This concept suggested that Western nations were more evolved and therefore had the right to dominate 'lesser' cultures. This justification for imperialism was reflected in the writings of figures such as Rudyard Kipling, who famously referred to the 'white man's burden' as a moral obligation to civilize non-Western peoples. However, this perspective has been widely critiqued for its ethnocentric views and its role in perpetuating inequality and oppression.
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Social Darwinism was used to justify imperialism.
Rudyard Kipling wrote about the 'white man's burden.'
The ideology promoted the belief in racial superiority.
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1 of 2What ideology justified the belief in Western superiority during imperialism?
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