decolonization

Examples of decolonization in the following topics:

• Colonialism, Decolonization, and Neo-Colonialism

  • After WWII, decolonization ended formal colonialism, but economic inequality has given rise to neocolonialism.
  • After World War II, colonial systems were dismantled in a process referred to as decolonization.
  • In part, decolonization was the result of independence movements in colonized territories.
  • Decolonization has had a significant impact on the economies of the newly formed states.
  • Explain the concepts of colonialism, decolonization and neocolonialism in terms of society and economic impact

• Colonialism and Neocolonialism

  • Decolonization outside the Americas lagged until after World War II.
  • In ideal cases, decolonized colonies were granted sovereignty, or the right to self-govern, becoming independent countries.
  • The term "neocolonialism" has been used to refer to a variety of contexts since the decolonization that took place after World War II.

• Monarchies and Liberal Democracies

  • The twentieth century saw a major escalation of this process, with many monarchies violently overthrown by revolution or war, or abolished as part of the process of decolonization.

• Migration

  • It can be argued that even after decolonization, the economic dependence of former colonies still remains.