Eurocentrism

Euro·centrism /ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈsen-ˌtri-zəm/

(Noun) A worldview that centers Europe and European perspectives, values, and experiences as superior or universally applicable. This can manifest in various ways, such as:

• Historical bias: Interpreting global history from a Eurocentric lens, often neglecting or minimizing the contributions of non-European cultures and civilizations.

• Cultural dominance: Privileging European art, literature, and philosophy as the pinnacle of human achievement.

• Universalization of European values: Assuming that European values like democracy, individualism, and secularism are universally desirable and applicable to all cultures.

• Political and economic dominance: Viewing European political and economic models as the ideal for all nations to follow.

Synonyms: Western-centrism, European ethnocentrism, cultural imperialism, European colonialism