👉 In political science, an "occidentalist" is a type of liberal or Marxist politician who advocates for the idea that the West is superior to other regions and should dominate them. The term was coined by Friedrich Engels in his book "The Working-Class of the Working Class," which he wrote in 1847. Occidentalists often place emphasis on the economic, political, and cultural achievements of Western Europe, particularly its industrialization and democratic institutions. They argue that these factors have