-From the years 1948 to 1994 South Africa was under the influence of a legal system of racial segregation. This system was enacted, practiced, and enforced by the National Party government in South Africa. This system and time period became known as the “Apartheid” which is defined literally as separateness. Under this system of segregation known as the Apartheid the rights of black citizens (the majority in South Africa) were heavily restricted thus enabling the “whites” to maintain rule and power.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Apartheid(Short Overview)
-From the years 1948 to 1994 South Africa was under the influence of a legal system of racial segregation. This system was enacted, practiced, and enforced by the National Party government in South Africa. This system and time period became known as the “Apartheid” which is defined literally as separateness. Under this system of segregation known as the Apartheid the rights of black citizens (the majority in South Africa) were heavily restricted thus enabling the “whites” to maintain rule and power.
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Very informative. I enjoyed learning about Apartheid and how the racial tensions between whites and blacks influenced Paul Simon's life and music
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