WHITE MAN'S BURDEN
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White Man's Burden.
White Man's Burden - as a noun
The supposed responsibility of the white race to provide care for their non-white subjects
Example Sentences
"The white man's burden refers to the historical belief that white colonizers had a moral obligation to civilize and Christianize indigenous peoples."
"The concept of the white man's burden was used to justify the colonization and exploitation of Africa."
"Critics argue that the white man's burden was a racist ideology that perpetuated colonial domination."
"During the era of imperialism, many Europeans genuinely believed in the noble mission of the white man's burden."
"The white man's burden placed the responsibility on Western powers to bring civilization and progress to 'uncivilized' societies."
