Growing up in apartheid South Africa from "summary" of It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
Growing up in apartheid South Africa was like living in a world where everything was divided. Everything. Whites and blacks weren't just separated by law; we were separated by geography, as well. We lived in different neighborhoods, went to different schools, and even swam in different pools. The government made sure that we had as little contact with each other as possible, all in the name of maintaining the status quo. The effects of apartheid were everywhere, shaping every aspect of our lives. For example, my parents were breaking the law simply by being together. My mother was black, and my father was white, which meant that their relationship was considered illegal. The fear of being caught was always there, lurking in the background, ready to destroy our family at any moment. Education was another battleground in the apartheid system. Black children were given substandard schools, with fewer resources and poorly trained teachers. The go...
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