decoloniality

Definition

A framework or process of actively identifying, questioning, and dismantling the enduring cultural, intellectual, and structural power dynamics established by colonialism.

Etymology

The word is a modern derivation from 'colonial,' which comes from the Latin 'colonia' (a settlement or farm). The 'de-' prefix denotes reversal or removal, and the suffix '-ity' denotes the state or quality of being.

In the news

In this article, the author uses decoloniality as an analytical lens to challenge modern pop culture norms and political events, arguing that we must dismantle the lingering structures of colonialism rather than merely accepting them.

Applying A Decolonial Apologetic To Race, Culture, Tolerance

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