Colonial Policies

Definition

Colonial policies refer to the practices and strategies implemented by colonial powers in their colonies. These policies often aimed at exploiting resources, establishing control, and imposing cultural dominance.

Related terms

Assimilation: Assimilation refers to the process in which colonizers impose their culture and values onto indigenous populations, eroding local traditions and identities.

Resource extraction: Resource extraction involves the exploitation of natural resources from colonized territories for the benefit of the colonial power.

Indirect rule: Indirect rule is a colonial policy where local elites are appointed as intermediaries between the colonizer and indigenous population, maintaining some traditional structures while still serving the interests of the colonial power.