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Reimagining Soviet Georgia
Episode 28: Decolonization and Ukraine with Geo Maher and Volodymyr Ishchenko
Jul 6, 2023
Guests Geo Maher and Volodymyr Ishchenko discuss decolonization in the context of Ukraine and Russia. They explore the radical transformation of society, the complexities of Ukrainian national identity, the challenges of activating a national identity, and the importance of social progress and development. They also touch on demographic changes, the rise of women in care work, and the concept of decolonization. The speakers emphasize the ongoing need for decolonization and the role of memory in the struggle.
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- Decolonization has been misused and diluted, often disconnected from its historical context, leading to distorted concepts and the promotion of colonial structures and capitalist agendas.
- The current discussions of decolonization in relation to Russia, Ukraine, and surrounding countries lack a historical and nuanced understanding of decolonization, ignoring the material realities and complex dimensions of the process.
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Decolonization as a historical process
Decolonization refers to a historical process of reclaiming sovereignty and political control from colonial powers. It emerged in the 20th century as a response to modern colonialism, driven by Euro-American powers and rooted in capitalist expansion and racial hierarchies. Decolonization involves more than political independence; it encompasses social revolution and the transformation of entire societies. It addresses economic, cultural, and epistemological aspects of colonialism. However, the term decolonization has been misused and diluted, often disconnected from its historical context. It has become a disdorted concept, used to defend colonial structures or advance capitalist and nationalist agendas.
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