DECOLONIZING ‘WHITENESS’ IN AFRICA: CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES ON WHITE IDENTITY, PRIVILEGE AND IMPERATIVE OF RACIAL JUSTICE
The research critically examines the complex relationships between whiteness, colonialism and privileges. It challenges the dominant narratives surrounding white identity and its perpetuation of systemic inequalities. The idea of ‘whiteness’ tends to operate from a privilege position. Through decolonial theoretical framework, this study excavates the historical constructions of whiteness, tracing its evolution from colonialism and imperialism to contemporary neoliberalism. By centering the voices and experiences of marginalized communities, this study aims to dismantle the epistemological and structural foundations of white supremacy. In conclusion the paper argues that skin pigmentation has nothing to do with a person’s or group of persons’ epistemic ability or character, yet it has influenced the social distribution of economic goods.
Keywords: Colonialism, Decoloniality, Racial Justice, Systemic Inequality, Whiteness