decolonizing-consciousness
The process of challenging and transforming colonial and capitalist assumptions and values to foster new ways of organizing human and ecological relationships.
1 chapter across 1 book
Social Movements and World-System Transformation (2013)Jackie Smith, Michael Goodhart, Patrick Manning, John Markoff
This chapter explores how indigenous knowledge and movements contribute to envisioning alternatives to global capitalism, emphasizing biocentric perspectives such as buen vivir and rights for Mother Earth. It highlights the emergence of a global indigenous identity through transnational engagement, the critique of anthropocentrism and modernity, and the role of ideas and organizational practices in fostering global antisystemic movements aimed at transforming the world-system. The chapter underscores the importance of decolonizing consciousness and integrating indigenous spiritualities and values into broader social justice and environmental struggles.