After looking over my peers blog post over the past 2 weeks, I have generated a list of the top 10 must read articles that I believe provides a well-rounded understanding of South Africa.
1. Power and Privilege Definitions
A list of definitions in relation to power and privilege
2. For South Africa's Post Apartheid Generation, Discontent Grows
Focuses on the post apartheid generation who are discontent with the lack of progress
3. Jacob Zuma, South Africa's Unsavory Next President
An Article on the current president situation
4. The Case of the Right to Education in South Africa
Explores the education faults in South Africa
5. Opinion: In South Africa, It's Often Said That Being Gay is a Gay Thing
Talks about cultural identity and the LGBT community in South Africa
6. South Africa's Ticking Time Bomb
Talks about South Africa's major problems post apartheid
7. Why is Crime an d Violence so High in South Africa?
Talks about today's high crime rate in relation to South Africa's history
8. Realizing Women's Human Rights in South Africa
Explores the obstacles the women of South Africa face in gaining their rights
9. Say it Loud, I'm Coloured and I'm proud
10. 9 Questions About Nelson Mandela You Were Too Embarrassed to Ask
Some background information on Nelson Mandela and South Africa
Hi Connie! I also found the piece about South Africa's post apartheid generation interesting. Since they are in a similar age range as us, I think that it is particularly important to have an understanding of this.
ReplyDeleteGreat list! Some of the items you included I hadn't noticed and am glad I have now, such as background on President Zuma and 9 questions about Nelson Mandela.
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