Article And Journal By Ink Soul poem: Mindset By Ink Soul Comments

Article and Journal by Ink Soul
Poem: Mindset by Ink Soul

Ink Soul's Mindset is a searing poetic indictment of Western cultural imperialism, a lyrical rebellion that unearths the wounds inflicted by colonial powers on the vibrant tapestry of global indigenous cultures. Through evocative imagery and unflinching exploration, the poem dismantles the arrogance of Western hegemony, particularly as articulated in Lord Macaulay's infamous 1835 declaration: 'We must at present do our best to form a class who may be interpreters between us and the millions whom we govern; a class of persons Indian in blood and colour, but English in tastes, in opinions, in morals, and in intellect.' This quote, which opens the poem, serves as the fulcrum for Ink Soul's exploration of the systematic erasure of native identities under the guise of 'civilization.' This article examines how Mindset exposes the violence of Western cultural imposition, questions its enduring legacy, and celebrates the resilient resurgence of indigenous voices.
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