Decolonization: A Global Perspective

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to decolonization, including historical events, ideological movements, and their cultural implications.

Decolonization

The process of securing sovereignty and independence for colonized peoples worldwide.

Algerian War

Conflict from 1954-1962 resulting in significant casualties and destruction during Algeria's fight for independence from France.

Dirty Wars

Brutal colonial wars that pit colonized peoples against the colonizers, often leading to internal conflicts among colonized groups.

Civil Rights Movement

A movement in the U.S. that coincided with global decolonization, aiming for equal rights for African Americans and other minorities.

Cultural Pollination

The blending and influence of different cultural expressions resulting from immigration and colonization.

Sovereignty

The authority of a state to govern itself; an important aspect of the decolonization process.

Nationalism

A political ideology that promotes the interests of a particular nation, often manifesting in the demand for independence from colonial rule.

Multiculturalism

The presence and integration of multiple cultural groups within a society, often resulting from immigration.

Racial Violence

Hostility or aggression directed toward individuals or groups based on race, especially in the context of immigration.

Postcolonialism

The academic study and response to the cultural, political, and economic impacts of colonial rule.

Ecosystemic Changes

Transformations within a society's structure, specifically regarding the relationship between different cultural and social elements during decolonization.

Indigenous Rights

The rights recognized for indigenous populations, including land claims and sovereignty, often highlighted during decolonization efforts.

Economic Inequities

Disparities in wealth and resource distribution that persisted from colonial times into postcolonial states.

International Relations

The interactions and relationships between nation-states, significantly impacted by decolonization in the 20th century.