Colonial violence

Colonial violence refers to the brutal actions taken by colonial powers against indigenous populations during the period of colonization. This includes physical violence, such as massacres and forced labor, as well as systemic oppression through laws and economic exploitation. Colonizers often justified these actions with beliefs of racial superiority, viewing native cultures as inferior. The impacts of colonial violence are profound, leading to loss of land, culture, and lives, and have lasting effects on societies and relationships between former colonies and colonizers today. Recognizing this history is crucial for understanding contemporary social and racial dynamics.