How, and Why, Did the Policies of European Imperialists in West

question 59

Essay

How, and why, did the policies of European imperialists in West Africa and Southeast Asia differ? To what degree did economic motives explain these differences, and why?

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Definitions:

Social Contract Orientation

This refers to the view in moral and political philosophy that individuals' moral and political obligations are dependent upon a contract or agreement among them to form the society in which they live.

Attachment

An emotional bond that forms between individuals, famously studied within the context of the bond between infants and their caregivers, critical for emotional development.

Identity Status

James Marcia's concept categorizing four stages of ego identity development based on exploration and commitment decisions.

Moratorium

A period of delay or suspension of activity, often used in contexts involving decision-making or legal agreements.