Neocolonialism and Cronyism in the Philippines

Study Notes

Concepts in Historical Context

Neocolonialism

A policy of influence and control by a stronger nation over a weaker one, often through economic or cultural means, rather than direct political control.
A form of imperialism, where the dominant power exerts significant influence over the internal affairs of a lesser power.

Patriarchy

A social system in which males hold primary power and dominate roles in society, while women and other marginalized groups are subordinate.
Characterized by unequal power dynamics, gender-based violence, and the marginalization of women's voices and experiences.

The Cold War

A period of geopolitical tension and rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union from the mid-1940s to the late 1980s.
Characterized by proxy wars, espionage, propaganda, and a nuclear arms race, but no direct military conflict between the two superpowers.

Secessionism

A movement or ideology that advocates for a region or group to secede, or withdraw, from a larger state or entity and become independent.
Often motivated by cultural, linguistic, or ethnic differences, or a desire for greater autonomy and self-governance.

Oversimplification in Historical Interpretation

A flawed approach to understanding historical events and processes by reducing complex issues to simplistic or binary explanations.
Fails to account for the nuances, contradictions, and complexities of historical events, leading to inaccurate or misleading conclusions.

Description

Test your knowledge of postwar period and neocolonialism in the Philippines, with a focus on the control of less-developed countries by developed ones, and the concept of cronyism. Explore the impacts of indirect political, economic, and cultural pressures on the Philippines during this period.