Breaking Colonial Legacies: Political, Economic, and Cultural Dimensions of Decolonization

Abstract

Many of us know about the more significant decolonization trends throughout history, including in the Americas, Africa, and Asia, and the battles fought to ensure the local peoples’ rights were incorporated into their systems- not just to join the long-established systems. However, when we start to research and realize that decolonization requires more than dismantling political systems, we can see how much effort and care it takes to break down and challenge the colonial roots embedded into political, social, cultural, psychological, and business practices. This article will explore the various types of decolonization and examine Dr. Enriques’ explanation of how local human rights defenders challenge the previous norms to work to bring back their Indigenous or historical roots.