Cultural Erasure

Definition:
The process by which the cultural practices, languages, and identities of a group are systematically diminished or eliminated, often through colonization, globalization, or assimilation.

Key Attributes:

• Systematic Diminishment: Deliberate reduction of cultural elements
• Identity Loss: Erosion of cultural identity and heritage
• Power Dynamics: Often driven by dominant groups imposing their culture

Linked Concepts

• Cultural Imperialism
• Identity Loss
• Colonialism