Draft:Coloniality of being

Coloniality of being is a concept developed by Nelson Maldonado-Torres in the broader framework of decoloniality. Building off Peruvian sociologist Aníbal Quijano's foundational concept of coloniality of power, coloniality of being explores how European colonialism, as well as the ongoing legacy of colonialism, influences and structures the very existence and subjectivity of individuals within post-colonial societies. It emphasizes the profound impact of colonialism on the construction of personal and collective identities.

Coloniality of being is part of the broader paradigm of decoloniality, which critically engages with and challenges the persistent structures of power, knowledge, and identity that have emerged from the colonial experience. Scholars such as Walter Mignolo and Nelson Maldonado-Torres have contributed to the development of the concept of coloniality of being.