Editing Anglocentrism

{{short description|Practice of viewing the world through the lens of English/Anglo-American culture}}
'''Anglocentrism''' refers to the practice of viewing the world primarily through the lens of English or Anglo-American culture, language, and values, often marginalizing or disregarding non-English-speaking or non-Anglo perspectives. This term is used to describe a bias that elevates [[English-speaking world|English-speaking countries]] and their viewpoints over others, particularly in global discourse, education, media, and politics.

Historically, Anglocentrism emerged alongside [[British Empire|British imperialism]], where British norms and values were exported globally through colonization. In modern contexts, it often manifests in the dominance of the English language in international communication, academia, and business, with English-speaking countries (especially the [[United States]] and the [[United Kingdom]]) setting standards in many fields.<ref>Pennycook, Alastair. The Cultural Politics of English as an International Language. Routledge, 1994. [https://www.routledge.com/The-Cultural-Politics-of-English-as-an-International-Language/Pennycook/p/book/9780415788137?srsltid=AfmBOophhcs6MJlH-YtvuWiyc-YJEO2MaiINLr9BvdEQc1NCeJcDHKuy Routledge Media Company]</ref>

Critics of Anglocentrism argue that it fosters [[cultural homogenization]] and erases the diversity of global voices. In educational settings, for example, Anglocentric curriculums may overlook non-Western knowledge systems or cultural contributions.<ref>Pennycook, Alastair. The Cultural Politics of English as an International Language. Taylor & Francis, 1994. [https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9781315843605/cultural-politics-english-international-language-alastair-pennycook Taylor Francis book source]</ref> Moreover, in media and politics, the prominence of English-speaking narratives may limit the representation of non-Anglo cultures and experiences.<ref>Jenkins, Jennifer. English as a Lingua Franca: Attitude and Identity. ResearchGate, 2007. [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/262105606_English_as_a_Lingua_Franca_Attitude_and_Identity Research Gate book citation]</ref>

As global interconnectedness grows, awareness of Anglocentrism and its effects has led to efforts to promote linguistic and cultural pluralism in international institutions and discourse.

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