Linguistic Imperialism: An Ongoing Tool for Colonization

• Author(s) / Creator(s)

  • Amira Nanis

• This scholarly literature review examines the lasting impact of coloniality on North Africa, with a specific focus on the historical dispossession of languages in the region. Coloniality refers to the enduring legacy of colonialism, which continues to shape power structures, relationships, and systems in post-colonial societies. It encompasses the social, political, economic, and cultural aspects of colonial domination that persist even after formal colonial rule has ended. The study focuses on the Amazigh people, aiming to delve into the intricate relationship between power and language in the context of colonialism in North Africa. It emphasizes how colonizers systematically stripped away land and language to assert dominance, resulting in a form of linguistic genocide that profoundly impacted the Amazigh community.

• Date created

  2024-04-25

• Subjects / Keywords

  • Coloniality
  • language dispossession
  • power dynamics
  • resistance movements
  • cultural preservation
  • linguistic genocide
  • Linguistic imperialism
  • indigenous knowledge and Resistance

• Type of Item

  Research Material

• DOI

  https://doi.org/10.7939/r3-3rwz-cg18

• License

  Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International