Stereotypes of Africa

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Stereotypes about Africa, Africans, and African culture are common, especially in the Western World.^[1][2] European imperialism was often justified on paternalistic grounds, casting Africa as less civilised, and Africans as less capable of civilising themselves.^{[3][4][5][6][7]} These stereotypes can still be seen in today's press.^[8][9]