Reparations: Resisting Historical and Contemporary Injustices through Decolonial Feminism

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.

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Author(s): Gloriana Rodriguez Alvarez, Nompilo Ndlovu, Njoki Wamai
Date Published: 2023
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Language: English

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