Vigilantism

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Vigilantism is a form of law enforcement organized by private vigilantes instead of the state.[1]

Role in settler colonialism

Vigilantes play a significant role in defending settler colonialism from indigenous resistance. Mainstream settler culture glorifies settler vigilantes and portrays them as defending themselves from native aggression.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Nick Estes, et al. (2021). Red Nation Rising: 'Indian Killers' (pp. 38–39). [PDF]