Is there global modernity without global coloniality?

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Many scholars argue that global modernity and global coloniality are closely intertwined and cannot be separated. Colonialism played a crucial role in shaping the modern world through processes of exploitation, extraction, and domination. The legacies of colonialism continue to inform global power dynamics, economic inequalities, and cultural hierarchies.

Therefore, it is challenging to envision global modernity without considering the ongoing impact of coloniality. The decolonization of economic, political, and social structures is necessary for creating a more equitable and just global society.Ignoring the colonial histories that have shaped our world would only perpetuate existing inequalities and injustices.