Anibal Quijano

Aníbal Quijano was a Peruvian sociologist and thinker known for his work on how colonialism and imperialism shape societies. He introduced the concept of "coloniality of power," explaining how historical colonial structures continue to influence social hierarchies, race, and knowledge systems today. Quijano's ideas help us understand how power, race, and culture are interconnected, often maintaining inequalities even after formal colonial rule ends. His work is influential in fields like postcolonial studies and critical race theory, encouraging us to examine the lasting impacts of colonial history on contemporary social and political issues.