Professor Raja, I just want to let you know that your videos like this have been so helpful for me. I've so far used three of your discussions for reference and have cited you on my papers. Your insights have greatly helped explain the ideas I have that I can't seem to put into words. Hoping to see more from you!
Prof. Raja is rocks, I think there is an additional value for a scholar descending from colonized nation teaching Post-Colonialism and other issues related to it. Thanks a lot and all the best!
@@masoodraja Thank you very much as well, I think I'll be purchasing some of your works (books and courses) in the summer season (I'm an Israeli Jew). Have a great day Prof. Raja
@@maryamkaatal7083 I have no idea. Literally it would mean a stance taken by Edward Said, but there is no single stance that he takes. I suggest please read a specific work of Said and then define what you think is his stance and then apply it.
Thank you so much. Yes, sadly he was an imperialist and as someone growing up reading his stories, it was really disappointing to learn this side of him.
The line of thinking this poem promotes is what I've decided to call the Kipling Delusion. It is the belief that one's brand of imperialism is ultimately for the good of those you are putting under your control.
I enjoyed this very much! Thank you for speaking. I think a little nuance might be in order concerning your conclusion. You say that it was NEVER the intention of the Imperialist powers to 'bring civilization' but only to extract resources and wealth. I think this is particularly true at the time of the poem. ( 1800/1900 ) But I would argue that the Imperialist mentality was not only about getting rich and exploit other regions at the time of the Greeks, Romans, Renaissance. The vision of the world that the Western Civilizations have is connected to the view of the Romans and the Greeks towards outsiders. While they where building massive temples and ports, universities, theatres, making art, governing by forms of democratic government....the peoples around them where still living in wooden huts with home schooling and a much less sophisticated society overall. Hence they where called 'uncivilized' or 'barbarians'. And I think that's not a strange way of thinking considering the circumstances described above. This idea was passed on from the Greeks to the Romans to the Franks, Lombards and other future great houses/city-states/empires. Having said all this, I think it's important to state that indeed the later period of colonialism was more a capitalistic venture than a humanitarian expedition. But I firmly believe that it could've been more about humanitarian reasons than we nowadays can perceive. We also are products of our time. So we see everything through the glasses of the modern capitalistic views/norms/values. And it's easy to project our unconscious or biased reasoning on the people of the past.
I'm working on a lesson plan that includes this poem, so thank you for making this video! It is incredibly helpful for figuring out what points to emphasize about the poem.
You know….I struggle with blame. I struggle with justification. This poem, and the explanation (because it’s almost like I couldn’t believe what I was hearing) really made me understand the degradation of people based on skin colour. How awful to think that these people thought there would be no retribution for being so repugnant. Jesus H. Christ.
Professor Raja, I just want to let you know that your videos like this have been so helpful for me. I've so far used three of your discussions for reference and have cited you on my papers. Your insights have greatly helped explain the ideas I have that I can't seem to put into words. Hoping to see more from you!
Thank you so much. I am glad this content is of some use to you.
I really appreciate this explanation. I was struggling on how to introduce imperialism to my students: Now, I know I'll start here!
Thank you. I am glad this is of some use in your teaching.
Simple and enlightening breakdown. It’s amazing how some colonialists actually believed that altruism was significant part of their mission.
Thank you. Yes, “civilizing mission” was often seen as altruistic and noble.
This analysis is enormously helpful. Thank you so much for offering this. Can't wait to watch more of your videos!
Thank you and welcome to the channel!!
Thank you. Excellent lecture.
You are welcome!
Sir, can you take a class on Ashis Nandy's 'The uncolonized mind: A colonial view of India and the west'?
Thank you. It’s been years since I read him. If I ever get some time to reread his work, I will certainly record something on it.
Prof. Raja is rocks, I think there is an additional value for a scholar descending from colonized nation teaching Post-Colonialism and other issues related to it. Thanks a lot and all the best!
Thank you so much. I am glad you find these materials useful.
@@masoodraja Thank you very much as well, I think I'll be purchasing some of your works (books and courses) in the summer season (I'm an Israeli Jew).
Have a great day Prof. Raja
Thank you!
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Excellent, Excellent analysis.
Thank you.
This was a very helpful analysis! Thank you!
You are welcome!
Thanks Sir 😀
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It is very helpful.sir the great
Thank you
Excellent! thanks so much
You are welcome
Sir do you have video on analysis of Kiplings Overland mail
Sorry, no I do not have a video on that.
@@masoodraja sir i have an assignment on analysis of Overland mail with Saidian stance can you plz guide what is saidian stance
@@maryamkaatal7083 I have no idea. Literally it would mean a stance taken by Edward Said, but there is no single stance that he takes. I suggest please read a specific work of Said and then define what you think is his stance and then apply it.
@@masoodraja thanks can i get further help for my thesis as i opt to work on neo orientalism
Sorry, I simply cannot offer any assistance with individual projects, as I have quite a lot of my own students to guide.
Thank you for these lectures i'm student and i benefit enormously from your videos
You are welcome!
Sir you’re too good.
❤from India🇮🇳
Thank you!
This is so helpful sir....... I hope I could follow u for other post colonial writing too
Thank you. Please check out my other channel, RajaReads, which focuses on books.
Great video. I’m learning about something else in class but your explanation was very interesting so I stayed for the rest of the video
Thank you so much.
Thanks! This was super helpful!
You are welcome.
Thankyou so much. A must watch!
Thank you.
Thank you making your videos. This video has helped me understand the poem a lot more. Peace and Love.
Thank you so much.
@@masoodraja no problem! I look forward to watching more of your lectures!
excellent
Thank you.
This video is very strong and useful. Thank you sir.
You are welcome!!
Thank you. Very instructive and useful.
You are welcome.
thank you very much for this material, i have an exam about imperialism soon and this is very helpful and welll explained
You are welcome.
Also, do check the channel. I do have a couple of videos on imperialism
Powerful and informative
Thank you.
I am horrified at how hateful were the views of Rudyard Kipling! Thank you for your insight.
Thank you so much. Yes, sadly he was an imperialist and as someone growing up reading his stories, it was really disappointing to learn this side of him.
Amazingly understandable
Thank you.
The line of thinking this poem promotes is what I've decided to call the Kipling Delusion. It is the belief that one's brand of imperialism is ultimately for the good of those you are putting under your control.
Thank you.
This is brilliant. Thank you so much for your intelligent mind and kind heart.
You are welcome.
I enjoyed this very much! Thank you for speaking.
I think a little nuance might be in order concerning your conclusion. You say that it was NEVER the intention of the Imperialist powers to 'bring civilization' but only to extract resources and wealth. I think this is particularly true at the time of the poem. ( 1800/1900 ) But I would argue that the Imperialist mentality was not only about getting rich and exploit other regions at the time of the Greeks, Romans, Renaissance. The vision of the world that the Western Civilizations have is connected to the view of the Romans and the Greeks towards outsiders. While they where building massive temples and ports, universities, theatres, making art, governing by forms of democratic government....the peoples around them where still living in wooden huts with home schooling and a much less sophisticated society overall. Hence they where called 'uncivilized' or 'barbarians'. And I think that's not a strange way of thinking considering the circumstances described above. This idea was passed on from the Greeks to the Romans to the Franks, Lombards and other future great houses/city-states/empires. Having said all this, I think it's important to state that indeed the later period of colonialism was more a capitalistic venture than a humanitarian expedition. But I firmly believe that it could've been more about humanitarian reasons than we nowadays can perceive.
We also are products of our time. So we see everything through the glasses of the modern capitalistic views/norms/values. And it's easy to project our unconscious or biased reasoning on the people of the past.
Thank you. It is fine. If all of us had the same opinions of things, the world would be a boring place.
Well said! I understand the movie, White Man’s Burden thank you for that elucidation Detroit Mamma!
Thank you.
I'm working on a lesson plan that includes this poem, so thank you for making this video! It is incredibly helpful for figuring out what points to emphasize about the poem.
Thank you. You are welcome to use the video in your class.
You know….I struggle with blame. I struggle with justification. This poem, and the explanation (because it’s almost like I couldn’t believe what I was hearing) really made me understand the degradation of people based on skin colour. How awful to think that these people thought there would be no retribution for being so repugnant. Jesus H. Christ.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
it so emberresed to read these "poem"
Thank you.