Postcolonial theory has enjoyed wide influence in the humanities but for social science, and in particular sociology, its implications remain elusive. ...

What is postcolonial theory sociology?

Postcolonial theory emphasizes the global, historical, and therefore colonial dimensions of race relations, including how imperialism has generated racial thought and racial stratification.

What is a postcolonial society?

Post-colonialism describes the persisting cultural legacy within a nation that has experienced colonialism and imperialism. Ashcroft, Griffiths and Tiffin suggest that the term is used generally to define all cultures affected by the imperial process until the present time (1989, p. 2).