Postcolonialism

From Geography

Postcolonialism is represented by a group of thinkers who critically regard the imperialism and colonial approach from European countries. Post-colonialists centralize their arguments that European countries next to the extension of political and economic power also in cultural sense exercised their power over non-European countries. Where colonialism lacked in the respect for other cultures, post-colonialism emphasizes on the appreciation for the intertwined history of societies which are presented as seperated entities (Aitken & Valentine. 2006. p.149).

Edward Said, Gayatri Spivak, Franz Fanon, Robert Young, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o and Derek Gregory are considered to be important authors in this field.

• Aitken S. and Valentine G., 2006, Approaches to Human Geography, p. 147-159