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SAE3701 ASSIGNMENT 02 YEAR MODULE 2023 (852604)
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UNIQUE NUMBER: 852604
MODULE CODE: SAE3701
MODULE NAME: SOUTH AFRICAN EDUCATION SYSTEM
ASSIGNMENT: 02
DUE DATE: 16 MAY 2023
NB: I wrote three essays for Question 1 you choose which one you prefer from
the three.
, QUESTION 1
Introduction
The Soweto uprising in 1976 was a turning point in the history of South Africa. It was
a youth-led protest against the apartheid government's discriminatory education
policies that sought to perpetuate racial inequality. The uprising marked a significant
moment in the struggle for freedom and democracy in South Africa. This essay will
explore the lessons that we can learn from the youth of 1976 and examine whether
these lessons are still applicable to the youth of today.
Lessons from the Youth of 1976
The youth of Soweto in 1976 were protesting against the apartheid government's
policy of forcing Black students to learn in Afrikaans, a language that they did not
speak or understand. The protests began peacefully but were met with violent
repression from the police, resulting in many deaths and injuries. However, the youth
of Soweto did not give up and continued their fight for justice, leading to international
condemnation of apartheid and eventually contributing to its downfall. The youth of
1976 demonstrated remarkable courage and resilience in the face of oppression.
They were able to mobilize themselves and take collective action against an unjust
system that sought to deny them their right to education. The protests were largely
peaceful, but when the police responded with force, the youth did not back down.
They continued to protest, even in the face of violence, and their determination
ultimately forced the apartheid regime to reconsider its policies.
Another lesson from the youth of 1976 is the importance of education. They
understood that education was a tool for empowerment and used it to mobilize
themselves and others. They recognized that the apartheid regime's policy of using
Afrikaans as the medium of instruction was designed to limit their access to
education and to reinforce the racial divide. The youth of 1976 showed that
education is a fundamental human right and that access to it should not be
determined by race or language. The students recognized that education was a
powerful tool in the fight against oppression and inequality. They were willing to risk
their lives to ensure that they received an education that would enable them to
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