Colonial Domination Resistance Movement

Colonial Domination Resistance Movement is a Political Movement that involves the actions and efforts by indigenous or subjugated peoples to oppose and overcome the control imposed by colonial powers.

Context:
- It can involve Armed Struggle and Guerrilla Warfare against occupying forces.
- It can include Non-violent Resistance such as civil disobedience, boycotts, and diplomatic efforts.
- It can lead to the Formation of National Identity through shared struggles and collective resistance.
- It can evoke International Solidarity from other nations and international bodies supporting decolonization.
- It can result in significant Political Change and reformation of social structures once colonial powers are overthrown.
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Example(s):
- the Indian Independence Movement led by figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Subhas Chandra Bose, showcasing both non-violent and militant strategies.
- the Algerian War of Independence against France, characterized by prolonged guerrilla warfare and political negotiation.
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Counter-Example(s):
- Economic Sanctions, which, while a form of resistance, typically do not involve direct opposition to colonial rule.
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See: Decolonization, National Liberation, Post-Colonialism, Non-Aligned Movement, United Nations General Assembly Resolution 1514 (XV), William Wallace (1270-1305).

References

(Duncan, 2018) ⇒ Duncan, J.S. (2018). “Embodying Colonialism? Domination and Resistance in Nineteenth-Century Ceylonese Coffee Plantations." In: Culture and Society, Taylor and Francis.
- NOTE: Explores the dynamics of resistance on Ceylonese coffee plantations, providing insights into both the colonial imposition and the Kandyans' responses, challenging previous perceptions of their passivity.

(Sharma & Wright, 2008) ⇒ Sharma, N., and Wright, C. (2008). “Decolonizing Resistance, Challenging Colonial States." In: Social Justice.
- NOTE: Examines the intersection of Indigenous and people of color's activism within colonial and post-colonial states, highlighting the historical and ongoing forms of resistance against colonialism.

(Sharpe, 1989) ⇒ Sharpe, J. (1989). “Figures of Colonial Resistance." In: Modern Fiction Studies.
- NOTE: Discusses the concept of resistance in colonial contexts, critiquing Said's theory of Orientalism and introducing Bhabha's idea of a mixed economy of power, domination, desire, and resistance.