Question for Mr. Gilmour: What inspired you to devote your life to the improvement of other countries?
Monday, February 9, 2015
Week 3
After reading the history of South Africa, it furthered my understanding of how colonialism is deeply rooted in the different disparities and inequalities that not only South Africa or the United States face, but also on a more global and transnational spectrum.The idea that European settlers wanted to divide and conquer. The most challenging obstacle for South Africa, in my opinion, would be recovering from apartheid and having to face the disparities and inequalities resulting from it. A strength the country has for the future, is the democratic philosophies that Nelson Mandela strived for. A current event that was of interest to me were the monthly festivals.
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I definitely agree. The history read was not only focused on South Africa but educated from a global perspective how the world was changing all around us.
ReplyDeleteYES. Colonialism is definitely an issue that plays a huge role both with South Africa and in other contexts. During my time in Ghana, I understood the impact that it can have-- and still does-- on the African continent.
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