Eurocentrism (also Eurocentricity or Western-centrism) [1] refers to viewing the West as the center of world events or superior to all other cultures. The exact scope of Eurocentrism varies from the entire Western world to just the continent of Europe or even more narrowly, to Western Europe (especially during the Cold War ).

Eurocentrism is defined as the belief system that positions Europe as the central force in shaping world history, promoting universal values, and representing progress and development. It is closely linked to colonial violence and justifies the domination of non-European cultures through narratives of superiority and advancement.

Eurocentrism is generally defined as a cultural phenomenon that views the histories and cultures of non-Western societies from a European or Western perspective.

Eurocentrism refers to a discursive tendency to interpret the histories and cultures of non-European societies from a European (or Western) perspective. Common features of Eurocentric thought include:

Eurocentrism is a modern phenomenon and cannot be dissociated from the political, economic, and cultural domination of Europe and, later, the United States. It may be more accurate to refer to the phenomenon under consideration as Euro-americo-centrism.

Eurocentrism is an ideological perspective that places European culture, history, and values at the center of global significance, often disregarding or marginalizing other cultures and their contributions.

Eurocentrism sets non-European (African, Asian, Latin-American) societies against a universal Western-European standard. This generally leads to negative beliefs about people who do not embrace the values of the Western world.

Eurocentrism, simplistically, puts Europe at the “center of the universe.” It interprets the world through Western values but should more accurately be termed Western-centrism since it incorporates Europe as well as the cultures of North America and Australia.

Eurocentrism is the practice of viewing the world from a European or Western perspective, often placing European culture and values at the center of analysis while marginalizing or disregarding non-European cultures.

Explain how Eurocentrism shapes our assumptions about humanity and the diversity of human cultures. Eurocentrism leads to a biased interpretation of the world that privileges European or Western perspectives, often assuming the superiority or centrality of …