Table of Contents:

Chapter 1

: Introduction
1.1 Historical Context of French Colonialism in North Africa
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objectives of the Study
1.4 Significance of the Study
1.5 Scope and Limitations
1.6 Research Methodology
1.7 Organization of the Thesis

Chapter 2

: Colonial Policies and Practices in North Africa
2.1 French Conquest and Occupation
2.2 Administration and Governance Structures
2.3 Economic Exploitation and Labor Systems
2.4 Cultural Assimilation and Education Policies
2.5 Resistance Movements and Nationalist Struggles
2.6 Summary and Synthesis

Chapter 3

: Memory and Commemoration of the Colonial Past
3.1 Collective Memory and Historical Narratives
3.2 Monuments, Museums, and Memorialization Efforts
3.3 Oral Histories and Intergenerational Transmission
3.4 Public Discourse and Controversies
3.5 Diasporic Communities and Transnational Memory
3.6 Memory Politics and Reconciliation Initiatives
3.7 Conclusion: Memory as a Site of Contestation

Chapter 4

: Impact of Colonial Legacy on Identity Formation
4.1 Hybrid Identities and Cultural Syncretism
4.2 Language and Linguistic Heritage
4.3 Religion and Religious Pluralism
4.4 Gender Dynamics and Feminist Movements
4.5 Ethnicity, Race, and Social Hierarchies
4.6 Psychological Trauma and Postcolonial Syndrome
4.7 Conclusion: Negotiating Identity in Postcolonial Contexts

Chapter 5

: Contemporary Socio-Political Dynamics in North Africa
5.1 Postcolonial Governance Structures
5.2 Economic Dependency and Neocolonial Relations
5.3 Migration and Refugee Crises
5.4 Islamist Movements and Political Islam
5.5 Human Rights Challenges and Civil Liberties
5.6 Regional Conflicts and Geopolitical Strategies
5.7 Conclusion: Towards Decolonizing Futures