Which of the following is an element of postcolonial thought?

A) The focus on contemporary colonialism overlooks the egregious atrocities of the past.
B) The roles of culture, knowledge, and representation have been overemphasized in the construction of the colonial world and its inhabitants.
C) The West was unable to create an image of itself through encounters with colonized peoples.
D) Decolonized consciousness can be created through new kinds of knowledge.

Decolonized Consciousness

An awareness and mindset that seeks to undo and move beyond the legacies of colonialism, focusing on reclaiming and valuing indigenous knowledge, cultures, and identities.

Contemporary Colonialism

Involves the ongoing effects of colonization, including economic exploitation and cultural imperialism, that persist in the current global system.

Colonial World

A term referring to the period and system in which powerful countries established dominance and control over territories and peoples across the world, often exploiting them.