Friday, 20 October 2017

Perspectives Lecture 5: Key Words

The Canon

Refers to a classification of literature or art. It is a term used widely to refer to a group of literary works or art that are considered the most important of a particular time period or place which is established by critics.

Dead White European male (DWEM)

A writer, philosopher, or other significant figure whose importance and talents may have been exaggerated by virtue of his belonging to a historically dominant gender and ethnic group.

Phallocentricism

Phallocentrism concentrates on the idea that masculinity is the central focus and source of power and authority.

Eurocentricism

Eurocentrism is the practice, conscious or otherwise, of placing emphasis on European (and, generally, Western) concerns, culture and values at the expense of those of other cultures. 

PostColonism

The consequence of exploitation of native people and its lands.

Multiculturalism

 The support of many different distinct cultural or ethnic groups within a society.

Feminism

A patron for Woman's rights which supports equality between both sexes
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