Colonialism changed class systems around the world, making strict social structures.
Social Class Differences: In many colonies, there was a big gap between the colonizers (those in charge) and the colonized (the local people). For example, in India, the British put some Indians in a middle class role while most people were treated unfairly.
Wealth Disparity: Colonizing countries often took money and resources from the places they controlled. This caused a huge gap between the rich and the poor. In Africa, studies show that from 1900 to 1960, colonial leaders sent $45 billion worth of resources to Europe. This kept many local people in poverty.
Fighting for Rights: The unfair treatment from colonialism led to many movements for rights. For example, in Algeria, the National Liberation Front was created, starting a revolution from 1954 to 1962. This showed the people’s fight against unfair class systems.
Aftermath of Class Systems: Even after the end of colonialism, countries like India and Kenya still deal with class differences that were set during colonial times. These class divides continue to impact how people grow and succeed today.
Colonialism changed class systems around the world, making strict social structures.
Social Class Differences: In many colonies, there was a big gap between the colonizers (those in charge) and the colonized (the local people). For example, in India, the British put some Indians in a middle class role while most people were treated unfairly.
Wealth Disparity: Colonizing countries often took money and resources from the places they controlled. This caused a huge gap between the rich and the poor. In Africa, studies show that from 1900 to 1960, colonial leaders sent $45 billion worth of resources to Europe. This kept many local people in poverty.
Fighting for Rights: The unfair treatment from colonialism led to many movements for rights. For example, in Algeria, the National Liberation Front was created, starting a revolution from 1954 to 1962. This showed the people’s fight against unfair class systems.
Aftermath of Class Systems: Even after the end of colonialism, countries like India and Kenya still deal with class differences that were set during colonial times. These class divides continue to impact how people grow and succeed today.