Cultural response

Definition

Cultural response refers to how societies subjected to European imperialism reacted and adapted to changes imposed upon them by colonial powers. It encompasses various aspects such as religion, language, traditions, art forms, and social structures.

Related terms

Assimilation: The process by which individuals or groups adopt customs and practices from another culture until they become indistinguishable from it.

Syncretism: Syncretism occurs when two or more distinct cultural traditions blend together to form new beliefs or practices. It often happens when native cultures incorporate elements from imperialist cultures.

Resistance Movements: These movements emerged among colonized peoples who sought to preserve their cultural identity and resist assimilation or exploitation by colonial powers.