Postcolonialism
/ˌpoʊst.kəˈloʊ.ni.əˌlɪzəm/
Definitions
- (n.) A critical framework examining the legal, social, and political legacies of colonialism and imperialism in postcolonial states and societies.
Postcolonialism critiques the legal systems imposed during colonial rule and their continuing influence today.
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- postcolonialism
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Commentary
In legal scholarship, postcolonialism often informs analysis of sovereignty disputes, indigenous rights, and international law reforms in former colonies.
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