The Journal of Peasant Studies· 2019Q1
Colonial lives of property: law, land, and racial regimes of ownership
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Short summary
This paper argues that colonial property regimes were not just about land, but also about establishing racial hierarchies that determined who could own and benefit from property.
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Key points
- Colonial property regimes were built on racial hierarchies, not just land control.
- Law was a key tool in establishing and enforcing these racialized ownership structures.
- These regimes determined social and economic participation based on race.
- The legacy of colonial ownership continues to influence contemporary inequalities.
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Abstract
We have plenty of Indians in the neighbourhood but of course they are friendly, indeed we get all our fish etc. through them, & they are also useful in carrying letters & parcels up & down the rive...
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Field: Anthropology
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