Publisher's Synopsis
The Historical Impact of Racial Civilization on Modern Identity offers a powerful and deeply researched exploration of how race and historical injustices have shaped contemporary global identities. Oluwalami Matthew Fadayo guides readers through a rich analysis of colonialism, slavery, post-colonial nation-building, and modern racial identity politics, connecting past legacies with today's challenges of inequality, discrimination, and cultural identity.
From the transatlantic slave trade to the rise of apartheid and civil rights movements, this book examines how historical systems of oppression left lasting imprints on societies across Africa, the Americas, and beyond. Through compelling case studies which including South Africa, Nigeria, India, Brazil, and the United States. Fadayo reveals how modern identities are products of both trauma and resilience, conflict and reconciliation. Grounded in historical evidence and contemporary relevance, this book is essential reading for students, educators, activists, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of how the past informs our present and future. It is both an academic resource and a call to action for justice, equity, and inclusive identity.
