(The) Soweto Uprising : 15 pages in length.
A comprehensive research paper on the Soweto uprising
arguing that "it was not simply the nature of Bantu
Education itself, but changing economic policies of the
government, the changing demographics of students in the
townships, and the ideals of Black consciousness, which led
to the initial three day uprising and the following six months
of protest, fighting, strikes, and demands for a change in the
regime of South Africa." Four sources cited. Afrotown.wps Doing Business in South Africa : 3 pages of research
discussing obstacles faced by foreign (U.S.) businesses
wishing to operate in South Africa since apartheid.
Focus is on Goodyear. 4 sources listed in bibliography.
Apartbus.wps
Contemporary South Africa : A 9 page paper that
looks at
the economic, political and social changes in the newly
developing South Africa outside of the rule of apartheid.
Since the first free election in that country in 1994, a
number of changes have occured that are directly related to
the new political order of the country and have pushed
South Africa into the forefront of developing nations.
Bibliography lists 8 sources. Southafr.wps
African-American Art & Apartheid : A 5 page
paper that
considers the impacts of African American art and artists on
the transition from Apartheid rule and suggest that the
prevellence of compassionate correlations made in
American art have underscored the imperative of black
artists in South Africa. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Afra.wps
Civil War in Southern Africa : Civil wars in
Southern Africa
have brought devastation on all levels - from political
upheaval to famine, genocide and mass displacement. The
diversity and history of conflict have added to systems of
corrupt and, or, inept governments to bring most of the
African States into and through the experience of civil wars.
This 5 page paper explores the effects of the civil wars and
examines the direction of development in store for Southern
Africa. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Civsouaf.wps
If South Africa Can Do It, So Can Israel & Northern
Ireland! A 6 page research paper on South Africa's
maintenance of a more "free" society. The writer offers this
country as a model to others -- still suffering from
socio-political turmoil because of race relations. Included in
the discussion are comparisons with Northern Ireland,
Israel, etc; Essentially, the paper analyzes how South Africa
overcame Apartheid on the dominant political reign of
Afrikaners -- offering ideas for these two other
race/religion-torn countries in particular. Bibliography lists 4
sources. Soafrica.wps
Nelson Mandela / Life & Struggle : A 4 page
research paper
discussing the life of Nelson Mandela. Mandela fought his
entire life for freedom, equality, an end to apartheid. He
completed a law degree through correspondence and
practiced briefly. He was convicted of treason and served 27
years of a life sentence. He was elected President of South
Africa in 1994, the first election in which black citizens
were allowed to vote. Bibliography included. Mandela.wps
Nelson Mandela’s “Long Walk to Freedom” : A
5 page
paper giving personal thoughts, reactions and analysis of
this book by Nelson Mandela. Mandela2.wps
Nelson Mandela’s Speech As Song : A 6 page
paper
comparing the inaugural speech of Nelson Mandela with the
performance of Verdi’s Radames in the opera Aida, and
exploring the ways in which a knowledge of the structure of
music can lead to a deeper understanding of public
addresses. Mandela’s use of technique quietly and politely
leads his audience to the point that they want more, even
though a significant percentage of his audience was white.
Both the black and the white could easily supply the
unstated meaning of the progression through which Mandela
led them. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Nelman.wps
The Impact of Apartheid On The Musical Cultures Of South
Africa : A 2 page paper that considers the impact of
Apartheid and social oppression on the progression of
musical cultures through out the country. Bibliography lists
2 sources. Samusic.doc
The Oral Tradition in African Literature : Walter
Ong, in
his work Orality and Literacy, stated that the oral cultures of
the world are based in words that have not static objects, but
instead are comprised of events, power and actions (31-32).
This 5 page paper considers the basic premise of Ong’s
basic evaluations of oral traditions, and demonstrates them
through a view of Courlander and Herzog’s recount of the
African short story “Talk.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Oraltrad.wps
Manchester Conferences / Africa 1945, 1990 : A 4
page
essay on the differences between these two conferences in
terms of attendees, stated goals, aftermath and ongoing
consequences. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Africonf.wps
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