A Psychological Analysis of Colonialism in an Irish Context
Author(s)
Moane, Geraldine
Abstract
Explores psychological aspects of colonialism in the framework of a feminist psychology of oppression and liberation. This approach emphasizes the interaction of psychological and social processes over generations and highlights gender effects. The article considers the impact of colonialism on Irish society, drawing on writings in history, social sciences, cultural studies, and feminism. This involves examining the historical legacy of colonization and considering characteristics of modern Irish society that can be linked to colonization. The discussion then focuses on psychological patterns associated with colonization, the post-colonial situation, and decolonization. By linking the process of decolonization with feminist concepts of liberation, an analysis of modern Ireland offers an opportunity to understand liberation processes generally.
