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Eurocentrism

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An intellectual and cultural perspective that privileges European or Western viewpoints, values, and histories as the standard or norm, often marginalizing non-European perspectives and contributions.

AP course connection

Topic 4.12: 4.12 Black Is Beautiful and Afrocentricity

Unit 4