Coming to Terms With Apartheid: History, Politics, Legacy

Francis Nesbitt Announcement
Location
California, United States
Subject Fields
Humanities

Conference Deadline Extended to March 30

Conference title: Coming to Terms With Apartheid: History, Politics, Legacy

San Diego State University, May 1-4, 2020

The symposium will examine the history and legacy of apartheid from different vantage points including economic, social, diplomatic, intellectual and cultural lenses. In addition to the history of apartheid, we will examine the massive international movement that emerged to resist the violent and systematic discrimination. The anti-apartheid movement was among the first successful transnational social movements in the era of globalization. In its transnational scope and eventual success, it can be compared to the abolitionist movement of the 19th century. What is unique about the anti-apartheid movement is the extent of support it received from individuals, governments and organizations on all continents. Few social movements garner anywhere near the international support mobilized against the apartheid regime in South Africa.

Contact Information

resistingapartheid@gmail.com

Contact Email
resistingapartheid@gmail.com