Julia von Sigsfeld writes:
As restitution is intrinsically tied to broader societal reckonings with post-coloniality and reflects the (postcolonial) power dynamics at play, the specific grounds for restitution – and the frameworks for defining them – have historically been contentious and must now be further examined through a dialogical approach.
In this paper, I advocate for the transformative potential of such an approach as a way to approximate restitution to a process of postcolonial justice, grounded in the analysis of various restitution contexts.
What defines and legitimizes the grounds for restitution across varied national contexts, and how can dialogical frameworks advance justice in restitution efforts?
The paper interrogates existing restitution frameworks while advocating for a dialogical approach to restitution that foregrounds ethical deliberation and a dialogue among knowledges.
