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decolonization
This term describes the systemic reversal of colonial rule, shifting from a political act of sovereignty to a broader intellectual and social project. In a geopolitical sense, it refers to the formal transfer of power and the establishment of independent nation-states, often associated with the mid-century movements in Africa and Asia.
In contemporary academic and social discourse, the word extends beyond borders to describe the dismantling of colonial mindsets. This involves purging Eurocentric biases from education, art, and law to restore indigenous knowledge systems. It is often viewed as an ongoing process of psychological liberation rather than a single historical event.
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The mid twentieth century saw a wave of rapid decolonization across Africa and Asia.
We need to discuss the role of education in the process of mental decolonization.
Is decolonization ever truly complete if the economic ties remain the same?
The movement for decolonization was fueled by a desire for national sovereignty.
The movement for decolonization was fueled by a desire for national sovereignty.
I wonder if the museum is actually committed to decolonization or just performing it.
The professor lectured on the violent conflicts that often accompanied decolonization.
Decolonization is not just about borders but about reclaiming one's own identity.
The treaty marked the official start of the decolonization process for the island.