The Postcolonial

Postcolonialism is an academic field that studies the lasting effects of colonialism—the period when countries were controlled by foreign powers—on cultures, societies, and identities. It explores how colonized peoples experience and resist the legacy of imperialism, such as economic exploitation, cultural suppression, and social inequality. Postcolonial theory analyzes these influences in literature, history, and social issues, aiming to understand and challenge ongoing power dynamics and promote greater equality and cultural acknowledgment for formerly colonized nations and peoples.