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	[[File:Burning colonizer flags.png\|thumb\|Burning the flags of the [[State of Israel]] and the [[United States of America\|USA]], both [[Settler colonialism\|settler-colonial]] states]]		{{Quote\|For my part, I make a systematic defense of the non-[[European]] civilizations...They were [[primitive communism\|communal]] societies, never societies of the [[people\|many]] for the [[ruling class\|few]].
			They were societies that were not only ante-capitalist, as has been said, but also [[anti-capitalist]].
			They were [[democratic]] societies, always.
			They were cooperative societies, fraternal societies.
			I make a systematic defense of the societies destroyed by [[imperialism]].\|[[Aimé Césaire]]\|[[Library:Discourse on Colonialism\|Discourse on Colonialism]]}}[[File:Burning colonizer flags.png\|thumb\|Burning the flags of the [[State of Israel]] and the [[United States of America\|USA]], both [[Settler colonialism\|settler-colonial]] states]]
	'''Anti-colonialism''' refers to the political and social movement against the [[colonization]] and domination of one country or people by another. It emerged as a response to the [[exploitation]] and oppression of colonized peoples by [[Imperial core\|imperial powers]] in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.		'''Anti-colonialism''' refers to the political and social movement against the [[colonization]] and domination of one country or people by another. It emerged as a response to the [[exploitation]] and oppression of colonized peoples by [[Imperial core\|imperial powers]] in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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	'''Anti-colonialism''' refers to the political and social movement against the [[colonization]] and domination of one country or people by another. It emerged as a response to the exploitation and oppression of colonized peoples by [[Imperial core\|imperial powers]] in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.		[[File:Burning colonizer flags.png\|thumb\|Burning the flags of the [[State of Israel]] and the [[United States of America\|USA]], both [[Settler colonialism\|settler-colonial]] states]]
			'''Anti-colonialism''' refers to the political and social movement against the [[colonization]] and domination of one country or people by another. It emerged as a response to the [[exploitation]] and oppression of colonized peoples by [[Imperial core\|imperial powers]] in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

	Anti-colonialism is rooted in the idea that colonized peoples have the right to [[self-determination]] and [[autonomy]]. This concept is based on the belief that all peoples have the right to control their own destiny and that colonialism is a violation of this right.		Anti-colonialism is rooted in the idea that colonized peoples have the right to [[self-determination]] and [[autonomy]]. This concept is based on the belief that all peoples have the right to control their own destiny and that colonialism is a violation of this right.

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	'''Anti-colonialism''' refers to the political and social movement against the [[colonization]] and domination of one country or people by another. It emerged as a response to the exploitation and oppression of colonized peoples by [[imperial powers]] in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.		'''Anti-colonialism''' refers to the political and social movement against the [[colonization]] and domination of one country or people by another. It emerged as a response to the exploitation and oppression of colonized peoples by [[Imperial core\|imperial powers]] in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

	Anti-colonialism is rooted in the idea that colonized peoples have the right to [[self-determination]] and [[autonomy]]. This concept is based on the belief that all peoples have the right to control their own destiny and that colonialism is a violation of this right.		Anti-colonialism is rooted in the idea that colonized peoples have the right to [[self-determination]] and [[autonomy]]. This concept is based on the belief that all peoples have the right to control their own destiny and that colonialism is a violation of this right.

	It critiques the economic exploitation of colonized peoples by imperial powers. Colonization often results in the extraction of resources and [[labor]] from the colonized territory, leading to the development of [[capitalist]] economies in the colonizing countries while leaving the colonized countries in a state of economic underdevelopment. This is known as the theory of "dependency" where the imperial nations exploit their colonies for their economic gain.<ref>Foster, J.B. (1997). Imperialism and the Law of Value. New York: Monthly Review Press.</ref>		Anti-colonialism critiques the economic exploitation of colonized peoples by imperial powers. Colonization often results in the extraction of resources and [[labor]] from the colonized territory, leading to the development of [[capitalist]] economies in the colonizing countries while leaving the colonized countries in a state of economic underdevelopment. This is known as the theory of "dependency" where the imperial nations exploit their colonies for their economic gain.<ref>Foster, J.B. (1997). Imperialism and the Law of Value. New York: Monthly Review Press.</ref>
	Anti-colonialism also critiques the cultural and ideological domination of colonized peoples by imperial powers. Colonization often leads to the imposition of the colonizing country's [[culture]] and values on the colonized people, leading to the erosion of [[indigenous]] cultures and identities. This is known as the theory of "[[cultural hegemony]]" where the imperial nation imposes their own culture and way of life over the colonies.<ref>Gramsci, A. (1971). Selections from the Prison Notebooks. New York: International Publishers.</ref>		Anti-colonialism also critiques the cultural and ideological domination of colonized peoples by imperial powers. Colonization often leads to the imposition of the colonizing country's [[culture]] and values on the colonized people, leading to the erosion of [[indigenous]] cultures and identities. This is known as the theory of "[[cultural hegemony]]" where the imperial nation imposes their own culture and way of life over the colonies.<ref>Gramsci, A. (1971). Selections from the Prison Notebooks. New York: International Publishers.</ref>

	Anti-colonialism has been a driving force behind many historical struggles for independence and [[national liberation]], including the [[Indian independence movement]], the [[Algerian War of Independence]], and the [[African National Congress's struggle against apartheid in South Africa]] and the [[Vietnam War]]. These movements have been led by a diverse range of actors, including political leaders, intellectuals, and grassroots activists.		Anti-colonialism has been a driving force behind many historical struggles for independence and [[national liberation]], including the [[Indian independence movement]], the [[Algerian War of Independence]], and the [[African National Congress]]'s struggle against [[apartheid]] in [[South Africa]] and the [[Vietnam War]]. These movements have been led by a diverse range of actors, including political leaders, intellectuals, and grassroots activists.
	Anti-colonialism continues to be a significant political and social force today, as many countries and peoples continue to struggle against [[neo-colonialism]] and [[imperialism]]. The exploitation and oppression of colonized peoples remains a major issue in the global economy, and the fight for self-determination and autonomy continues to be a central goal for many anti-colonial movements.		Anti-colonialism continues to be a significant political and social force today, as many countries and peoples continue to struggle against [[neo-colonialism]] and [[imperialism]]. The exploitation and oppression of colonized peoples remains a major issue in the global economy, and the fight for self-determination and autonomy continues to be a central goal for many anti-colonial movements.

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'''Anti-colonialism''' refers to the political and social movement against the [[colonization]] and domination of one country or people by another. It emerged as a response to the exploitation and oppression of colonized peoples by [[imperial powers]] in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Anti-colonialism is rooted in the idea that colonized peoples have the right to [[self-determination]] and [[autonomy]]. This concept is based on the belief that all peoples have the right to control their own destiny and that colonialism is a violation of this right.

It critiques the economic exploitation of colonized peoples by imperial powers. Colonization often results in the extraction of resources and [[labor]] from the colonized territory, leading to the development of [[capitalist]] economies in the colonizing countries while leaving the colonized countries in a state of economic underdevelopment. This is known as the theory of "dependency" where the imperial nations exploit their colonies for their economic gain.<ref>Foster, J.B. (1997). Imperialism and the Law of Value. New York: Monthly Review Press.</ref>
Anti-colonialism also critiques the cultural and ideological domination of colonized peoples by imperial powers. Colonization often leads to the imposition of the colonizing country's [[culture]] and values on the colonized people, leading to the erosion of [[indigenous]] cultures and identities. This is known as the theory of "[[cultural hegemony]]" where the imperial nation imposes their own culture and way of life over the colonies.<ref>Gramsci, A. (1971). Selections from the Prison Notebooks. New York: International Publishers.</ref>

Anti-colonialism has been a driving force behind many historical struggles for independence and [[national liberation]], including the [[Indian independence movement]], the [[Algerian War of Independence]], and the [[African National Congress's struggle against apartheid in South Africa]] and the [[Vietnam War]]. These movements have been led by a diverse range of actors, including political leaders, intellectuals, and grassroots activists.
Anti-colonialism continues to be a significant political and social force today, as many countries and peoples continue to struggle against [[neo-colonialism]] and [[imperialism]]. The exploitation and oppression of colonized peoples remains a major issue in the global economy, and the fight for self-determination and autonomy continues to be a central goal for many anti-colonial movements.