Across the Caribbean, Latin America, and Africa, the discourse surrounding
reparations for colonial crimes has emerged as a critical point of scholarly and
public debate. This comprehensive scoping study delves into the multifaceted
dimensions of reparations, a topic that transcends geographic and temporal
boundaries. From the historical atrocities of the transatlantic slave trade,
colonial subjugation, and the apartheid regime to contemporary appeals for
restitution, reparations are a testament to the enduring struggles and demands
for justice.
Through a feminist lens, the interconnected issues of 1) reparations for colonial
crimes and 2) decolonial methodologies are significantly enriched. These topics
reflect the enduring impacts of historical injustices like colonialism and the
transatlantic slave trade, which underpin contemporary socioeconomic
disparities and migration patterns.