Eurocentrism facts for kids
The word Eurocentrism was made by Samir Amin in the 1970s
Eurocentrism (also Western-centrism) is a worldview about the works and criticism of Western civilization. The exact beliefs of the term changes from the entire Western world to only Europe or even just Western Europe (especially during the Cold War).
When applied to history, it may refer to a stance towards European colonialism and other forms of imperialism.
See also
In Spanish: Eurocentrismo para niños
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