post-colonialism

What is post- colonialism ?

. In the 19th and 20th century Britain and other European countries held colonial empires in Africa, Asia and South America.
. colonialism produced media which naturalised colonialism- they were bringing a civilising influence to colonised countries.
. post- colonialism emphasises the importance of the cultural, economic, political and military dominance of this past.
. The absence of non-white images in the media, visually suggests the dominance of the white culture.

Orientalism :

. Edward said (1995) introduced this concept
. suggests that the East and and the Orient are representations of both fear and fascination

Diaspora :

. result of the forced or voluntary migration
. people experience a sense of belonging to a culture which is 'other' to the dominant culture of the country of residence

Alvarado :

. (1987)
. suggests that there are four types of representations for members of the black community.
. firstly the Humorous
. secondly the exotic or sexually promiscuous
. the pitied
. the dangerous