peripheralism
Peripheralism refers to the economic, political, and cultural subjugation of regions or countries that are located at the edges or margins of a dominant power center. This concept is often discussed in fields like international relations, postcolonial studies, and economic geography. Peripheral regions are typically characterized by their dependence on the core regions, often supplying raw materials or cheap labor while importing manufactured goods and capital.
This relationship creates an imbalance of power and wealth, where the core benefits from the exploitation of
In a broader sense, peripheralism can also describe situations within a single country where certain regions