2: Coloniality: The Economic, Political, and Social Structure Intersectionality

The intersectionality of economics, politics, and social structure presents complexity in decoloniality. Decoloniality seeks to dismantle the lingering effects of colonialism, which include economic inequalities and systemic and structural political and social exploitation that persist in the world. Colonialism entwined the dominant global economic powers through multinational corporations (MNCs) exploiting the previously colonized resources while exerting political and social control and leaving their hegemonic legacies intact. Understanding this intersection helps to address the root causes of inequality and to create more just and inclusive economic systems.