Monday, 20 November 2017

Perspectives of Postmodernism Word Definitions






The Canon- general law, rule, principle, or criterion by which something is judged.

DWEMS- Dead white European male. These are dominant in culture and literature.

Phallocentrism – Is a doctrine or belief on the phallus, especially a belief in the superiority of the male sex.

post colonialism – It’s a theoretical approach in various disciplines that is concerned with the lasting impact of colonization in former colonies.

Multiculturalism- The presence of, or support for the presence of, several distinct cultural or ethnic groups within a society.

Feminism- The advocacy of women's rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes.

Eurocentrism- Focusing on European culture or history to the exclusion of a wider view of the world.


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