Neocolonialism in the 21st century: the perpetuation of inequality between the Global North and the Global South
The term "neocolonialism" refers to a modern form of colonialism where, despite the absence of direct political dominance, Global North countries, also known as core countries, continue to exert economic and cultural control over countries in the Global South, often called peripheral countries. This dynamic perpetuates a condition of dependence and underdevelopment in countries in the Global South., maintaining global inequality and reinforcing historically unequal power structures. In this article, we will explore the relationship between these blocks, how free trade agreements negatively impact countries in the Global South and we will analyze studies that support these claims.
The relationship between central countries and countries in the Global South is marked by economic dependence..
