Desmond Tutu Research Paper

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The research question being investigated is to what extend did Desmond Tutu use Christian values to undermine apartheid in South Africa? Most of the freedom fighters in Africa, tried to gain freedom by putting their opponents down, but Desmond Tutu was all about keeping balance in the society without violence or anger. As apartheid was created in South Africa, blacks had limited sources and were treated as though they weren’t important. As Desmond Tutu grew up in his neighborhood, he realized how segregated South Africa was and seeing a white man take of his hat (a sign of respect) to greet his mother, he was pushed to help undermine apartheid in his country. Desmond Tutu was one of the few blacks to be able to go to school and have

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