Introduction The ‘standard of civilisation’ originated from the idea of the civilised versus the uncivilised, which gave European colonial powers means to extend their authority over non-European territories. The justification of overseas empires saw the domination of people they considered so ‘inferior’ that in some cases, they were not considered people at all, that is,Continue reading “Does the ‘Standard of Civilisation’ still exist today?”
Emma Clarice 