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  1. Decolonization - Wikipedia

    Decolonization is the undoing of colonialism, the latter being the process whereby imperial nations establish and dominate foreign territories, often overseas. [1]

  2. Decolonization | Definition, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

    Decolonization, process by which colonies become independent of the colonizing country. Decolonization was gradual and peaceful for some British colonies largely settled by expatriates but …

  3. How Did Decolonization Reshape the World? | CFR Education

    Feb 14, 2023 · The world map fundamentally changed during the era of decolonization with roughly a hundred countries coming into existence between 1945 and 1989. Today, almost all the world’s …

  4. Decolonization Resource Collection: What is decolonization?

    This decolonization resource collection aims to provide an insightful overview of this transformative movement, alongside the significant events and figures that shaped its course.

  5. Decolonization | United Nations

    The wave of decolonization, which changed the face of the planet, was born with the UN and represents the world body’s first great success.

  6. Decolonization 101: Meaning, Facts and Examples

    In this article, we’ll explore the two main definitions of decolonization, five important facts to know about it, and three examples of decolonization in action.

  7. Decolonization - New World Encyclopedia

    Decolonization refers to the undoing of colonialism, the establishment of governance or authority through the creation of settlements by another country or jurisdiction.

  8. Fundamentals, Core Concepts, Decolonization Theory and Practice

    Decolonization may be defined as the active resistance against colonial powers, and a shifting of power towards political, economic, educational, cultural, psychic independence and power that originate …

  9. Decolonisation - Definition and Explanation

    Decolonisation refers to the process of undoing colonisation, where a colonised nation gains political, social, and cultural independence ...

  10. Decolonization: A Short History on JSTOR

    “DECOLONIZATION” is a technical and rather undramatic term for one of the most dramatic processes in modern history: the disappearance of empire as a political form, and the end of racial hierarchy as …