The Late Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Century in the West

question 64

Essay

The late nineteenth and early twentieth century in the West has been labeled an 'era of both progress and anxiety.' Discuss the meaning of this statement with specific examples.

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Definitions:

Privileged Position

refers to a status that gives certain individuals or groups advantages or benefits not widely available to others, often due to socio-economic factors, race, or gender.

White Privilege

The societal privileges that benefit white people beyond what is commonly experienced by non-white people under the same social, political, or economic circumstances.

Unearned Advantage

Privileges and benefits one receives without effort or merit simply because of societal biases towards certain groups.

Racial Projects

Racial Projects encompass the socio-political processes that classify human bodies into racial categories, assigning meaning and value, which influence social structures and identities.