Translated from Rita Segato’s La crítica de la colonialidad en ocho ensayos, this book offers an anthropological perspective on Aníbal Quijano’s theory of the coloniality of power. Segato explores various scenarios illustrating persistent colonial structures in gender, sexuality, race, and indigenous life. These essays advocate for decolonial practices and redefine anthropology as 'responsive,' engaging directly with marginalized communities. Drawing on feminist, antiracist, and indigenous movements, Segato makes original contributions to understanding colonial and decolonial processes. Essential reading for scholars in anthropology, Latin American studies, and related fields.