Talk:Decoloniality

Origin of article
I wrote this entry. It is a synthesis of information found in the listed references. It is not filled with my opinions. It is not copied and pasted from a thesis. It is created entirely for the purpose of introducing the term to the wikisphere, and distinguishing the term from others which are often conflated with decoloniality.

I did not make up the term. "Decoloniality" and decolonial studies are widely recognized in ethnic studies discourse. A simple search of Decoloniality on Google verifies it isn't made up.

Decolonial is no more "tendentious" or impartial than the terms Eurocentrism, racism, or post-colonialism. To argue that it "runs entirely afoul" of wikipedia's impartiality standard is to argue that any entry based on critical theory should not be so critical. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Nlsilva (talk • contribs) 22:14, 7 June 2013 (UTC)


 * The article uses a style that presents the claims made by decolonial theorists as facts, rather than opinions. For example: when it says "Decolonial art critiques Western art for the way it is alienated from the surrounding world and its focus on pursuing aesthetic beauty" it presents the subjective claim that Western art is "alienated from the surrounding world" as its objective characteristic, with the word "is", implying the claim is in itself encyclopedic. A more impartial sentence would look something like this: "Decolonial art critiques Western art as it perceives it as alienated from the surrounding world and focused on pursuing aesthetic beauty". Ozajasz (talk) 18:20, 19 June 2023 (UTC)

Wrong approach
As it stands now this entry is wholly inappropiate for the WP. It fails to explain cleary what the subject is all about, it is more of an essay than a neutral description, and seems to be written by somebody with a chip on their shoulders, more interested in picking bones than anything else. WP is not (or should not) be a forum for settling scores. --189.130.235.144 (talk) 16:04, 2 February 2016 (UTC)

I would disagree with this. I find that the author does a thorough job in analyzing what decoloniality without being bias or imposing his own opinions. The author stated that decoloniality is "It has been described as consisting of analytic and practical “options confronting and delinking from [...] the colonial matrix of power”". The colonial matrix of power, a term coined by Walter Mignolo is an important term to note when discussing decoloniality. This entry recognizes that decoloniality is about the social, economic and political separation from western civilization and/or european hegemonic powers. Moreover, the author ensures to indicate that decoloniality is not to be confused with post colonialism, decolonization and post modernity. To enhance this entry, a further in depth analysis of the colonial matrix of power would be important as it would provide readers with little to no knowledge of decoloniality information as to how it can be understood.

Forbiddenanalysis (talk) 15:35, 16 October 2017 (UTC)ForbiddenAnalysis

I agree that it is important to distinguish decoloniality from various seemingly related perspectives. I feel however that the introduction should be made more concise and that concepts like the "colonial matrix of power" and the "coloniality of power" should be elaborated upon lower down. The comparison to other perspectives should, according to me, be condensed into one section. Dunk19 (talk) 03:32, 26 March 2020 (UTC)

Question for the author
"Decoloniality or decolonialism is a school of thought used principally by an emerging Latin American movement"

Je veux bien. But what movement is that? Does it have a name? Who are is writers? Can you cite some examples?

I did not want to clutter up your declaration above, which I am positive came of lived experience. My sympathy. But nonetheless the lede should be a very specific summary and it isn't quite there yet. Looking for something along the lines of School of Paris, except for philosophy not art. Asking as a friend.

Side comment: the thing about the thesis is probably due to your reference style. Elinruby (talk) 02:02, 14 June 2021 (UTC)

Citation style
There appear to be some problems with the references of the article. Was trying to follow a consistent reference style throughout the article. But fixing it will take time. They're all too messy. Will come back. Please give me some time. Mosesheron (talk) 16:52, 16 August 2022 (UTC)
 * Need some cross checking of cited references as well. Mosesheron (talk) 17:20, 16 August 2022 (UTC)
 * With the exception of Mignolo 2007, most references I think are okay. Will cross check it if I can. Thanks. Mosesheron (talk) 18:58, 16 August 2022 (UTC)
 * Cross checked; added correct reference. Thanks. Mosesheron (talk) 21:21, 16 August 2022 (UTC)

Wiki Education assignment: Open Democracy
— Assignment last updated by Vinny.Sriram (talk) 22:29, 25 October 2022 (UTC)

I am currently adding a section "Decolonial Critique" to expand the article's discussion of concepts and disciplines that decoloniality seeks to directly critique. — Preceding unsigned comment added by BigHeadPhilippe (talk • contribs) 14:54, 23 October 2022 (UTC)


 * Are you going to expand it with criticism of Decolonization?
 * I doubt it. 45.132.227.21 (talk) 23:38, 24 January 2023 (UTC)

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