Resisting the dehumanization of apartheid from "summary" of Kaffir Boy by Mark Mathabane
Resisting the dehumanization of apartheid was a daily battle for black South Africans like myself. The oppressive system sought to strip us of our humanity, reducing us to nothing more than lowly servants to the ruling white minority. Apartheid laws dictated where we could live, work, and even walk, further reinforcing our status as second-class citizens in our own land. Despite the constant degradation and discrimination we faced, my people found ways to resist the dehumanization forced upon us. Through acts of defiance, both large and small, we asserted our dignity and humanity in the face of overwhelming odds. Whether it was standing up to brutal police officers or sharing stories of our struggles with one another, we refused to be reduced to mere objects of oppression. One of the most powerful forms of resistance was education. Despite the limited opportunities available to black students under apartheid, we saw education as a means of empowerment and liberation. By acqui...
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