https://padlet.com/karlt12/73u8o9pz3qf8qwa0 What is it and how does it shape our world today? en-us 2020-09-29 19:11:29 UTC 2025-11-08 08:11:06 UTC hello@padlet.com gillespiep2 https://padlet.com/karlt12/73u8o9pz3qf8qwa0/wish/789374355 Colonialism is a system meant to effectively gain control over a piece of land. This often involves the push-out of native peoples and usurping of their culture. Settler-colonialism is similar to this, except the colonists are less organized and more individually soveirgn.]]> 2020-09-29 19:17:39 UTC https://padlet.com/karlt12/73u8o9pz3qf8qwa0/wish/789374355 gillespiep2 https://padlet.com/karlt12/73u8o9pz3qf8qwa0/wish/789386199 Similar to colonialism, settler-colonialism usually involves an attempt at total control of a region of land. This involves techniques such as shaping the landscape to make it more familiar, and forcing natives to assimilate their culture or be pushed out. Settler-colonialism usually doesn't allow for the relatively nuanced approach of assimilation, instead opting for the approach of displacement or extermination.]]> 2020-09-29 19:21:25 UTC https://padlet.com/karlt12/73u8o9pz3qf8qwa0/wish/789386199 karlt12 https://padlet.com/karlt12/73u8o9pz3qf8qwa0/wish/789398413 The thinking and perspective of Settler-Colonialism persists through the normalization of settler occupation. For instance, in the United States, many indigenous lands that were claimed by settler's are still exploited for resources. It is, in essence, hegemonic; perpetuating the repression against indigenous peoples and their cultures. Today, the perspective of settler-colonialism has less of an impact than it has had in the past, but its effects on specific cultures is still clearly evident and continues to shape the way that these demographics are treated. ]]> 2020-09-29 19:25:15 UTC https://padlet.com/karlt12/73u8o9pz3qf8qwa0/wish/789398413