Postcolonialism is a critical theory that examines the cultural, economic, and political legacies of colonialism and imperialism. It seeks to challenge and dismantle the power structures that were established during the period of European colonization and to give voice to marginalized and oppressed peoples. Postcolonial scholars analyze the ways in which colonialism continues to impact societies, both in former colonized countries and in the colonizing nations. This field of study also explores issues of identity, representation, and resistance in a global context.