The term 'Global South,' as conceptualized by Vanessa Andreotti, refers to a geopolitical and socio-economic categorization that transcends mere geographical boundaries to encapsulate historical, cultural, and structural dimensions of inequality and colonial legacy. It encompasses countries, communities, and peoples predominantly located in the Southern Hemisphere, particularly in Africa, Latin America, Asia, and the Pacific, who have historically been marginalized, exploited, and subjected to systemic injustice by colonial and neo-colonial powers. The Global South signifies a collective identity bonded by shared experiences of oppression, resilience, and a continuing struggle for decolonization, equity, and justice within a globally-interconnected framework. This term challenges the simplistic binary between 'developed' and 'developing' nations, urging a deeper, more nuanced understanding of global disparities and the intricate web of historical debts and dependencies that shape contemporary global relations.

See also: global citizenship, relational justice, climate justice, economic justice