imperialism
imperialism- is a policy of extending a countries power and influence through diplomacy or military force. imperialism is a policy of extending a countries power and influence through colonization,use of military force etc. it has also allowed fro the rapid spread of technologies and ideas.imperialism is mainly focused on the control that one group, state or power, has on another group of people. this is often seen through various forms othering based on racial, religious, or cultural stereotypes. there are formal and informal imperialisms. formal imperialsm is defined as physical control or full fledged colonial rule. informal imperialism is less direct however it is still a powerful form form of dominance.