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.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 9-18 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Peace and Conflict |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2024 |
Keywords
- White settler identification
- White settler ownership
- autochthony beliefs
- land reparation measures
- social dominance orientation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Political Science and International Relations