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What is the name of the philosophy based on the belief that liberation of blacks can only take place if the shackles of inferiority and fear are removed?
What is the name of the philosophy based on the belief that liberation of blacks can only take place if the shackles of inferiority and fear are removed?
Black consciousness
What did the Black Consciousness Movement aim to do for black people?
What did the Black Consciousness Movement aim to do for black people?
To build black people's self-respect and self-confidence to liberate themselves
The Black Consciousness Movement believed that black people should simply wait for the white man to determine their future for them.
The Black Consciousness Movement believed that black people should simply wait for the white man to determine their future for them.
False (B)
The Black Consciousness Movement was seen as an attitude rather than a political movement.
The Black Consciousness Movement was seen as an attitude rather than a political movement.
Which organization did Steve Biko found?
Which organization did Steve Biko found?
What does SASO stand for?
What does SASO stand for?
The Black Consciousness Movement became influential in the 1970s by promoting black pride and a sense of cultural identity.
The Black Consciousness Movement became influential in the 1970s by promoting black pride and a sense of cultural identity.
What does BPC stand for?
What does BPC stand for?
Black consciousness was not influential in the 1970s, instead, it was more influential in the 1960s?
Black consciousness was not influential in the 1970s, instead, it was more influential in the 1960s?
What did the Black Consciousness Movement aim to achieve by uniting black people?
What did the Black Consciousness Movement aim to achieve by uniting black people?
What did the Black Consciousness Movement hope to achieve by working with liberals in multiracial organizations?
What did the Black Consciousness Movement hope to achieve by working with liberals in multiracial organizations?
What did the Black Consciousness Movement believe was the outcome of pursuing its goals?
What did the Black Consciousness Movement believe was the outcome of pursuing its goals?
The Black Consciousness Movement believed that the liberation of blacks was inevitable.
The Black Consciousness Movement believed that the liberation of blacks was inevitable.
The Black Consciousness Movement embraced a radical approach to achieving racial equality.
The Black Consciousness Movement embraced a radical approach to achieving racial equality.
What was one of the major factors that contributed to the rise of the Black Consciousness Movement in the 1970s?
What was one of the major factors that contributed to the rise of the Black Consciousness Movement in the 1970s?
What other event in the 1970s influenced the Black Consciousness Movement?
What other event in the 1970s influenced the Black Consciousness Movement?
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Apartheid
Apartheid
A system of racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa, enforced by the white minority government.
Black Consciousness Movement (BCM)
Black Consciousness Movement (BCM)
A philosophy emphasizing black self-respect, pride, and organization to achieve liberation. It focused on black empowerment and unity against apartheid.
Black Power
Black Power
A movement in the USA emphasizing black pride, self-determination, and achieving equality through black-led efforts.
Decolonization
Decolonization
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Saso
Saso
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Steve Biko
Steve Biko
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Back People's Convention (BPC)
Back People's Convention (BPC)
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Political Renewal
Political Renewal
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NUSAS
NUSAS
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Study Notes
Black Consciousness Movement in South Africa (1970s)
- Political renewal and revival in the struggle against apartheid occurred in the 1970s
- Blacks challenged the white minority government in South Africa.
- Decolonization of African countries inspired other colonized groups.
- Black Power in the USA motivated the Black Consciousness movement.
- Black consciousness (BC) was a philosophy emphasizing black liberation through self-reliance.
- The movement focused on removing the perception of inferiority and fear
- Emphasis was on blacks helping each other achieve liberation, not relying on other groups
- Goals included building self-respect, promoting black pride, and unity against apartheid
- Black students, unhappy with non-racial student bodies, formed SASO (Student Organisation), in 1969
- SASO promoted black interests and pride, leading Black Consciousness movement.
- SASO's aim was for different accommodations and interactions with fellow students of similar race
- In 1972, SASO became the Black People's Convention (BPC) uniting blacks in a larger institution.
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Explore the Black Consciousness Movement that emerged in South Africa during the 1970s. This quiz covers the political revival against apartheid, the influence of decolonization and Black Power, and the formation of SASO to promote black pride and self-reliance. Test your knowledge on how this movement aimed to foster unity and challenge systemic oppression.
