Mandela fixed what he could behind the Political stance, and still today in South Africa 87% of the land is still owned by the 10% of populated whites and their is still no reallocation and compensation, at least what it would have been worth in 1913. Apartheid never completely ended behind the stance of Black ownership because people in South Africa never received their land back as promised by a negotiated settlement with the apartheid government.
Being their is a new government after Apartheid ended, their isn’t much to show for it in the sense of improvement on poverty and inequality since the desired needs of the South Africans are not being met or addressed. South Africa 's past successes have been attributed to the role of one man, …show more content…
He was an iconic figure all around the US, specifically known for his large contribution and impact on South Africa. Mandela caused many universities and institutions to divest and start to boycott starting in the 1970s, which also contributed to the 1980’s sit ins and marches. Today Mandela has contributed to protest such as the Black Lives Matter protest, wages and many other unequal issues. In “ Nelson Mandela: His impact on American Activism, politics, and pop culture” it states “ In 1986, Rep. Ron Dellums, D-California, sponsored a bill that called for a full trade embargo against South Africa as well as divestment by American companies. Today, this type of activism -- financial boycotts -- have become a protest staple. For example, fast food workers called this week for a boycott of their respective restaurants to protest low wages” ( Carter). Mandela iconic ways made plenty of individuals who attend racist institutions, jobs and just those who knew things were not equal stand up. Followed by America, he also contributed to the United Kingdom, where he helped construct a first year house committee. However, his activism was not the only thing that contributed to change. Mandela’s political stance, just as in South Africa helped to reform the same issues that were present in all the other states, also helping our president Barack Obama within his political campaign. Overall Nelson Mandela’s contribution to South Africa paved the way for many Black people to prosper without any fear and become free spiritually, economically, educationally and politically. nelson Mandela left South Africa with a chance at being a better country with the ending and abolishment of apartheid
Being their is a new government after Apartheid ended, their isn’t much to show for it in the sense of improvement on poverty and inequality since the desired needs of the South Africans are not being met or addressed. South Africa 's past successes have been attributed to the role of one man, …show more content…
He was an iconic figure all around the US, specifically known for his large contribution and impact on South Africa. Mandela caused many universities and institutions to divest and start to boycott starting in the 1970s, which also contributed to the 1980’s sit ins and marches. Today Mandela has contributed to protest such as the Black Lives Matter protest, wages and many other unequal issues. In “ Nelson Mandela: His impact on American Activism, politics, and pop culture” it states “ In 1986, Rep. Ron Dellums, D-California, sponsored a bill that called for a full trade embargo against South Africa as well as divestment by American companies. Today, this type of activism -- financial boycotts -- have become a protest staple. For example, fast food workers called this week for a boycott of their respective restaurants to protest low wages” ( Carter). Mandela iconic ways made plenty of individuals who attend racist institutions, jobs and just those who knew things were not equal stand up. Followed by America, he also contributed to the United Kingdom, where he helped construct a first year house committee. However, his activism was not the only thing that contributed to change. Mandela’s political stance, just as in South Africa helped to reform the same issues that were present in all the other states, also helping our president Barack Obama within his political campaign. Overall Nelson Mandela’s contribution to South Africa paved the way for many Black people to prosper without any fear and become free spiritually, economically, educationally and politically. nelson Mandela left South Africa with a chance at being a better country with the ending and abolishment of apartheid