Month February 2025

Neocolonialism: The continued economic and political dominance of former colonial powers over previously colonized nations, often through globalization and capitalism.

Postcolonial Anthropology: A field that critiques the colonial roots of anthropology and examines the lasting effects of colonialism on societies.

Eurocentrism: A worldview that prioritizes European values, knowledge systems, and history while marginalizing other cultures.

Race and Colonialism: The use of racial classifications to justify colonial rule and exploitation.

Salvage Anthropology: The attempt to document indigenous cultures and traditions before they were presumed to disappear due to colonial influence.

Ethnographic Surveillance: The use of anthropological studies by colonial powers to gather intelligence about indigenous populations for administrative control.

Anthropology of Colonialism: The study of how colonial powers shaped cultures, identities, and social structures, as well as how indigenous peoples resisted and adapted.

Colonialism: The practice of political and economic domination by one country over another, often exploiting resources and indigenous populations.

Gatekeeper: A person in a community who controls access to information and facilitates the researcher’s entry into the field.