Colonialism: Its Legacy and Impact on Modern Society Colonialism is a term used to describe the expansion and domination of European powers over other parts of the world during the 15th to 20th centuries. The effects of colonialism have been far-reaching and continue to impact modern society in various ways. This essay will explore the legacy of colonialism and its impact on modern society, including issues of racism, economic exploitation, and cultural identity. One of the most significant legacies of colonialism is racism. European colonial powers believed that they were superior to the people they colonized, and this belief was used to justify their actions. This attitude created a power dynamic that continues to affect many parts of the world today. In many former colonies, the descendants of Europeans continue to hold positions of power and wealth, while the descendants of the colonized people struggle with poverty and discrimination. Racism has also been perpetuated through stereotypes and negative attitudes toward people from former colonies, which continue to be reinforced through media and other cultural institutions.
Introduction It’s been a while since I last visited mountains and the travel-freak inside me was longing for an escape to the hills. So, I implored my uncle to plan a small family trip over the weekend. Surprisingly, he was equally enthusiastic about all of us visiting a hill station. Traveling with the entire family can be overwhelming. Whether your family is close and travel quite often; or you meet them just once or twice in a year, it’s good to on a vacation with them. It was in 2016 summers when we decided to travel. Everyone had different travel perspectives, budgets, needs and desires. So, finding a place that will please the whole crew was arduous. We chose a refreshing and soothing destination to the misty and quaint mountains, called Phakot. It’s a serene, lesser known place in the hills, away from the bustling city crowd. While narrowing down our choices, we opted for a resort somewhere convenient for everyone. One of my uncle’s friends had recently stayed there, and his review of the place was just fantastic. The planning and execution of our trip just got a whole lot easier.