How did colonialism contribute to global inequality in contemporary society?

Colonialism created a system where powerful countries took control of weaker regions, often exploiting their resources and people. This exploitation meant that wealth generated from these resources flowed back to the colonizers, leaving the colonized nations in poverty. For example, when European countries colonized parts of Africa, they extracted valuable minerals and crops but did little to develop local economies or infrastructure. As a result, many former colonies still struggle with economic challenges today, while the colonizing countries grew richer and more powerful. This historical imbalance contributes to the ongoing global inequality we see now, where some nations thrive while others struggle to improve their living conditions.