The Top 10 List contains a lot of very useful information. The power and privilege definitions help to distinguish nuances between commonly interchanged words such as racist and prejudiced. The Apartheid Timeline reveals just how recent Apartheid was; middle-aged South Africans will remember the era. Knowing the history can also help us understand why South Africa is where it is and what can be done to remedy historical problems. The "Not White Enough..." article informs us about Coloreds, a group most Americans are unaware of. Race is not a black and white issue, literally! Race is a complex issue and it is important to be aware of how different groups feel. This also applies to the LGBT community and women. Knowing what issues are important to South Africans will help us better understand their actions and beliefs and lead to more fruitful discussions with them. The Bucket List is obviously useful for discerning exactly where to visit on one's trip. Entering a foreign country with knowledge and preparedness is essential to avoid both culture shock and potentially awkward or dangerous situations. The Culture in South Africa article is helpful in this regard as is the Gangs, Race, and Poverty article. In particular, the wiki article talked about different types of universities in South Africa which is good info for us as we will be talking class at UCT.
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