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I was just pointing out that there are a few kinds of imperialism. One type where a society chooses to listen to Taylor Swift, and drink Coca-Cola, is fine. Their choice. Another type is forbidding the teaching of the native language to young native peoples (e.g. Navajos), or dictating what sexual positions are OK (it's called the "missionary position" because missionaries of old said that was the only acceptable way to do it). And then there's the threat of violence (or actual use of it). IMHO, only the first one is acceptable because the society in question is making a choice. The other examples, they are not.

Usually language is part of the Imperialism takeover of an area, but not always. We taught English to the Philippines after we put down the insurrection, but it didn't take until parts of our culture came over and had influence. But that was back when education of the populace was becoming mainstream.

Sexual Imperialism sounds kinky. :)

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