Educational Desegregation

  • Anthony Lemon
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Abstract

Since the Soweto revolt of 1976, and more especially since 1985 when a localised State of Emergency was first proclaimed and ‘people’s education’ was conceived as an element in the liberation struggle, black education has been contested terrain in South African urban areas. Apartheid education has manifestly failed as an instrument of social control, a function which has yet to be restored. Today education is arguably ‘the most important and intractable issue in South Africa’s social fabric’ (Lee et al., 1991: p. 156). There is little chance that education can truly be depoliticised, because whatever the composition of a new government, its ability to meet people’s expectations of improved life chances will be constrained by resource limitations. The educational strategy pursued will be of crucial importance to the peace and stability of a post-apartheid South Africa.

Keywords

Capita Spending White School Colour People Education Budget Liberation Struggle 
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