Consciousness, Identification, and Resistance in South Africa

Brian M. Du Toit

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Consciousness, Identification, and Resistance in South Africa

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Brian M. Du Toit

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Colonial and neo-colonial situations are characterised by an absence of power-sharing, though those who have the political power may allow token participation by others. Tokenism exists in many aspects of life, though typically minority-group members enjoy greater economic and adminstrative rights than political and legislative rights. In the last analysis, the governmanet is not accountable to such minorities because they are not part of the electorate.

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Information: The Journal of Modern African Studies , Volume 21 , Issue 3 , September 1983 , pp. 365 - 395

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