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White Settler Ownership and Dominance Shape the Consequences of Autochthony Beliefs on Support for Land Reparations in South Africa.

Authors :
Maseko, Sibusiso
Durrheim, Kevin
Source :
Peace & Conflict. Feb2024, Vol. 30 Issue 1, p9-18. 10p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Evidence suggests White settlers' autochthony beliefs in historically colonized lands can both strengthen and weaken support for reparation measures. We propose that the divergent effect of autochthony beliefs on support for reparation measures is contingent on the perception of White settler ownership and preference for group-based hierarchies. In a single study with N = 807 White South Africans, we tested the moderation function of White settler ownership beliefs and preference for group-based hierarchies on the relationship between autochthony beliefs and support for land reparations. Results confirmed the hypothesis that endorsement of autochthony beliefs predicted stronger support for land reparation measures among respondents who perceived lower White settler ownership and preferred group-based equality. Our findings suggest that White settler ownership and social dominance orientation play a crucial role determining whether autochthony beliefs strengthen or weaken support for reparative measures in settler colonies. Public Significance Statement: This study provides formative evidence that shows how colonial injustices, like land dispossession, can be undone if White settlers embrace equality with Indigenous people and believe they own less of the settler colony. Our findings have implications for settler colonies that are trying to right the wrongs of colonization and apartheid, such as South Africa. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10781919
Volume :
30
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Peace & Conflict
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176592355
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1037/pac0000735