: Colonialism

What role does the concept of hegemony play in Gramsci’s theory of politics? How is it different from Weber’s notion of domination?

Assignment Instructions – Essay Plan You are required to submit one essay plan (with proposed structure, thesis statement, and indicative bibliography). Essay questions can be chosen from the list below. Your essay plan: Should be circa 800 words long. Should formulate a central thesis and indicate provisional essay structure. Should include bibliography of at least […]

What are the legacies of colonial epistemologies within legislation, prosecution and/or legal activism today?

The essay should cover the colonial era (sexual crimes (homosexuality) of colonists in the colonial era and postcolonial era) to the current situation, how these crimes are reflected in today’s legislation, politics, prosecutions and legal practice. Using a theoretical basis (Said “Orientalism”; Spivak “Epistemic violence”); Foucault. Unit name : Colonialism, Sexual Offences and Law . […]

Demonstrate a sound understanding of historical trauma, discuss the history and impact of historical trauma on Indigenous peoples in Canada as well as a few strategies developed to address it.

Topic 2: Historical Trauma and Historical Privilege For this essay, you will demonstrate a sound understanding of historical trauma, discuss the history and impact of historical trauma on Indigenous peoples in Canada as well as a few strategies developed to address it. You will also address the other side of colonialism. Colonialism is, among other […]

Describe the intention of the article and its conclusion  how you know the information in it is academically reliable  how the article is adding to your understanding about the relationship between colonialism, disease  and culture

Journal of Economic Perspectives—Volume 24, Number 2—Spring 2010—Pages 163–188 TThe Columbian Exchange refers to the exchange of diseases, ideas, food he Columbian Exchange refers to the exchange of diseases, ideas, food crops, and populations between the New World and the Old World crops, and populations between the New World and the Old World following the […]

How does the reading extend and complicate your previous understanding of the institutional racism and colonialism within English studies, including creative writing?

In an initial post of 300+ words discuss two or more of the Week 6 readings, taking care to be specific in your treatment of the readings by including short quotations and supporting in-text citations. Respond to one of the following prompts, keeping in mind that you may adapt or veer away from the prompt […]

Discuss something you learned about the history of psychology in Ghana before the 1700s. What stood out to you the most? Why?

Answer the following questions based on the provided reading materials. 1. What challenges exist around having discussions on the history of psychology in Africa? Why? 2.Discuss something you learned about the history of psychology in Ghana before the 1700s. What stood out to you the most? Why? 3. What are the key differences between the […]

In Reflection Essay 4, trace the historical processes that continue to affect both our conceptions of race and our unique racialized experiences.

Both race and the modern racial hierarchy have been socially constructed through historical processes rooted in social structures of oppression (e.g. imperialism, colonialism, capitalism, slavery, nationalism/nativism, white supremacy, and pseudo-science). In Reflection Essay 4, trace the historical processes that continue to affect both our conceptions of race and our unique racialized experiences (as white, black, […]

Using one character from the novel, Tentacle by Rita Indiana, as an example, discuss the consequences of colonialism, capitalism, and globalization on modern notions of race, gender, sexuality, and class.

Using one character from the novel, Tentacle by Rita Indiana, as an example, discuss the consequences of colonialism, capitalism, and globalization on modern notions of race, gender, sexuality, and class. Where in the novel are allusions or references to colonialism, capitalism, and globalization made? In what contexts are they presented and how do they inform […]

Explain how historical colonization or colonialism continues to affect the world today.

Respond to 2 of the prompts in responses of 300-400 words each. Focus on analyses (NOT narrative summary) of the materials. You must use a total of at least two course readings per response. Provide specific examples from the readings and lectures and, if you choose to include them, videos, to support your arguments. Prompt […]

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