- "The critical academic study of the cultural, political and economic legacy of colonialism and imperialism."
The study of the historical and ongoing impact of colonialism on indigenous peoples and cultures, including issues related to cultural identity, sovereignty, and human rights.
Colonialism: The practice of powerful nations taking control over less powerful nations or territories, often for economic or strategic reasons.
Imperialism: The practice of a nation or state extending its power over other nations, often for economic or strategic reasons.
Neocolonialism: The continued economic and political dominance of former colonial powers over former colonies, achieved through means such as trade agreements, military presence, and aid programs.
Nationalism: A political ideology that stresses the importance of nation-states and the identities of their citizens over other forms of identity such as race, ethnicity or religion.
Racism: Discrimination based on race, ethnicity or nationality, often institutionalized through laws, policies, or social norms.
Decolonization: The process by which colonized peoples gained independence, often through political and social movements.
Postcolonial Theory: An interdisciplinary approach that critiques the legacy of colonialism and the ongoing effects of neocolonialism.
Hybridity: The blending of different cultural identities, often resulting from the encounter of colonizers and colonized people.
Diaspora: A community of people who have been forcibly removed from their homeland, often due to persecution, war or economic necessity.
Subaltern: A term used to describe the marginalized people in society who have little or no voice or representation in mainstream culture or politics.
Nationalist: Focuses on the formation of national identity and resistance against colonial rule. It emphasizes the cultural and political struggles of colonized people.
Subaltern: Deals with the histories, cultures, and experiences of peoples who were marginalized and excluded from mainstream colonial discourse.
Feminist: Explores the intersections of gender, race, and colonialism, highlighting the ways in which colonialism has perpetuated patriarchal systems.
Globalization: Analyzes the impact of contemporary global economic systems and international politics on former colonies.
Ecological: Studies the relationship between former colonial powers and the environment, including the exploitation of natural resources and its impact on indigenous populations.
Hybridity: Analyzes the complex cultural, linguistic, and social identities that emerged in the aftermath of colonialism, focusing on how different cultures interact and transform each other.
Poststructuralist: Challenges the dominant colonial narratives through deconstruction and critical analysis, emphasizing the importance of language and discourse in shaping social and political power relationships.
Diasporic: Highlights the experiences of communities who were forcibly dispersed as a result of colonialism, focusing on the ways in which they negotiate their identities and experiences across multiple geographies and cultures.
- "The impact of human control and exploitation of colonized people and their lands."
- "The 1960s."
- "Scholars from previously colonized countries."
- "The lingering effects of colonialism."
- "Critical theory analysis."
- "The history, culture, literature, and discourse of (usually European) imperial power." Quotes from the paragraph: