Social justice - Selfdetermination - Colonial structures Struggles for emancipation in Biafra

This thesis examines how colonial legacies continue to influence social injustice, violence, and the fight for self-determination in postcolonial countries, focusing on the Biafran independence movement in Nigeria. It analyzes how colonial power structures persist through political, economic, and cultural means, leading to ongoing discrimination and marginalization. Using critical theory, the study explores how ethnic, gender, and economic inequalities are interconnected and sustained by colonial and neocolonial influences. It questions the meaning of self-determination today and suggests ways to achieve a more just global order beyond these ongoing dependencies. Overall, the thesis highlights how colonial histories shape current struggles for independence and justice and emphasizes the need to decolonize knowledge and promote true participation and equality worldwide.