Colonialism And Postcolonialism Vocabulary

noun a religious movement that arises in a non-Western culture that worships Western goods and technology as symbols of wealth and power

• The concept of a cargo cult emerged in the Pacific region during the early 20th century.
• Some people still believe in cargo cults and their promises of material wealth.
• Cargo cults are like wishing for a lottery win without buying a ticket.
• His belief in quick fixes and shortcuts is like being part of a cargo cult.

noun the action or process of perceiving or portraying someone or something as fundamentally different or alien from oneself

verb to treat or portray someone or something as fundamentally different or alien from oneself

• The act of othering marginalized groups can perpetuate harmful stereotypes.
• Stop othering people just because they are different from you.
• Don't be a jerk by othering those who don't fit in with your group.
• By othering certain individuals, we are essentially creating barriers to understanding and empathy.

noun the unauthorized adoption or use of the customs, practices, ideas, etc., of one people or society by members of another and typically more dominant people or society

• The issue of cultural appropriation has sparked debates among scholars and activists.
• Some people don't realize that cultural appropriation can be harmful.
• Stop appropriating other cultures, it's not cool.
• Cultural appropriation is like wearing someone else's identity as a costume.