COLONIALISM– the control or governing influence of a nation over a dependent country, territory, or people.

POST COLONIALISM– the academic study of the cultural legacy of colonialism and imperialism, focusing on the human consequences of the control and exploitation of colonised people and their lands.

DIASPORA-the dispersion of a particular culture/ethnic group beyond their originating geographical location.

BAME– a term long used in the UK to refer to black, Asian and minority ethnic people.

DOUBLE CONSCIOUSNESS (GILROY)-a term describing the internal conflict experienced by subordinated groups in an oppressive society.

CULTURAL ABSOLUTISM / RACIAL ESSENTIALISM– a philosophical position that declares a society’s.

CULTURAL SYNCRETISM– is when an aspect of two or more distinct cultures blend together to create a new custom, idea, practice, or philosophy.

ORIENTALISM (SAID)– as defined by Edward Said, is the Western attitude that views Eastern societies as exotic, primitive, and inferior.

CULTURAL APPROPRIATION– is the adoption of an element or elements of one culture by members of another culture. This can be controversial when members of a dominant culture appropriate from disadvantaged minority cultures.

CULTURAL HEGEMONY-the domination of a culturally diverse society by the ruling class who manipulate the culture of that society eg US government

THE PUBLIC SPHERE (HABERMAS)– an area in social life where individuals can come together to freely discuss and identify societal problems, and through that discussion influence political action.

THE ROLE OF PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING IN TERMS OF FAIR REPRESENTATION OF MINORITY GROUPS / INTERESTS– a key issue that is facing PSB (Public Service Broadcasting) is the representation of ethnic minorities as one of the functions of PSB is to reflect the reality of multi-ethnic and multicultural republics.