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Overview"This is the story of a remarkable organisation of white South African women who carved out a unique role for themselves in opposing the injustices of apartheid and working towards a free and democratic country. It is written by Mary Burton, herself national president of the Black Sash for many years and, later, one of the Truth and Reconciliation commissioners. Her book answers many of the questions that members often ask: What brought the Black Sash into being? What kept it alive for so many decades? How did an organisation of mainly white, middle-class, privileged women create and sustain a viable body that eventually made its contribution to the collapse of apartheid? What was it like to be involved in it? And what can we learn from its history that will teach us to be activists again? This is a story of hard work and dedication, of small victories won little by little against the odds, of personal courage in the face of injustice and repression, of vision, compassion and caring. It is a uniquely South African story. As Mary Burton says, ""Joining the Balck Sash influenced the course of my life. Its leaders were an inspiring example and its members became friends and colleagues.It prompted me to join other organisations committed to the same ideals, and to study more about South Africa and its history. It was owing to the Black Sash that many of us were offered opportunities to serve the new society created after 1990, working for the elections, contributing to the new Constitution, taking part in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, or participating in the new government structures.""" Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mary BurtonPublisher: Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd Imprint: Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.500kg ISBN: 9781431422289ISBN 10: 1431422282 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 16 June 2016 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationMary Burton is a past president of the Black Sash and served on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |