Dismantle all your settlements - RIF Podcast ep.15

Dismantle Your Settlements: Exploring the Psychology of Oppression and Resistance

In this episode of the Resistance is Fertile Podcast, hosts Sacha, Benji, and Nounja delve into the psychology of oppressors and the oppressed. They discuss the metaphor of 'settlements,' both internal and external, including Isnotreali settlements and mental colonization. Drawing from various stimuli, including documentaries and speeches, the conversation explores how colonial mentality is ingrained and how it can be dismantled. They touch on themes of decolonization, the capitalist work ethic versus communal work, and the importance of understanding and acknowledging colonial structures. in this episode we also discuss our own relationships with settler colonialism in light of our life stories, the avoidance of accountability in settler colonial societies, and the transformative power of reconnecting with one's homeland.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:28 Metaphor of Settlements
01:09 Influences and Inspirations
02:56 Decolonizing the Mind
05:22 Challenges of Dismantling Systems
18:05 Work and Community
25:24 Personal Reflections on Indigenous Mindset
28:07 Returning to the Homeland: Emotional Healing
29:13 Struggles with Identity and Empire
32:06 The Path of Resistance and Revolution
38:06 Understanding Whiteness and Avoidance
40:33 Settler Colonialism and Indigenous Identity
49:27 Accountability and Avoidance in Settler Colonialism
52:15 Conclusion: Continuity and Resistance

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