Issues of Race and Gender
Colonial discourse refers to the language, representations, and narratives used during the colonial period to justify the domination of colonized peoples and lands. It encompasses the ways in which colonial powers depicted colonized subjects, often reinforcing stereotypes that portrayed them as inferior or uncivilized. This discourse has significant implications for the ongoing representation of race and ethnicity in media, influencing perceptions and attitudes long after the end of formal colonialism.
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