Toxic Colonialism

Toxic colonialism refers to the detrimental impact of colonial practices that exploit natural resources and impose harmful systems on local populations. This includes economic exploitation, environmental degradation, and cultural erasure. Rather than fostering sustainable development, toxic colonialism often leads to long-term negative consequences for communities, such as health issues from pollution and loss of identity. It highlights how colonial legacies continue to affect indigenous peoples and their environments, emphasizing the need for reparative justice and accountability in addressing these historical injustices.