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What factors did the Report emphasize as important in relation to poor whites' identity?
What factors did the Report emphasize as important in relation to poor whites' identity?
What was described as a predominant attitude among poor whites according to the Psychological Report?
What was described as a predominant attitude among poor whites according to the Psychological Report?
How was the relationship between the poor whites and the wealthy elites characterized?
How was the relationship between the poor whites and the wealthy elites characterized?
What did the Sociological Report link to the increasing class divisions among Afrikaners?
What did the Sociological Report link to the increasing class divisions among Afrikaners?
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What was suggested as necessary to restore the dignity of poor whites?
What was suggested as necessary to restore the dignity of poor whites?
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What is the role of the superstructure according to Marxism?
What is the role of the superstructure according to Marxism?
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What concept describes the acceptance of one’s position in the social hierarchy without question?
What concept describes the acceptance of one’s position in the social hierarchy without question?
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What did Tabata advocate for in terms of mobilization?
What did Tabata advocate for in terms of mobilization?
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Which of the following best describes the 'Native Problem' discussed at African Conferences?
Which of the following best describes the 'Native Problem' discussed at African Conferences?
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What did Tabata reflect upon regarding the conferences attended by non-Europeans?
What did Tabata reflect upon regarding the conferences attended by non-Europeans?
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Which ideology drove the industrial revolution according to the content provided?
Which ideology drove the industrial revolution according to the content provided?
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What does the concept of 'collective ownership' propose?
What does the concept of 'collective ownership' propose?
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What is implied by the term 'social constructs' in the context provided?
What is implied by the term 'social constructs' in the context provided?
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What mindset does the super-man exhibit according to the content?
What mindset does the super-man exhibit according to the content?
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What role does socialisation play in shaping individuals according to the content?
What role does socialisation play in shaping individuals according to the content?
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What is the essence of Herrenvolkism as described in the content?
What is the essence of Herrenvolkism as described in the content?
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Which idea does Marx emphasize for the oppressed according to the content?
Which idea does Marx emphasize for the oppressed according to the content?
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What is the proposed goal in the struggle of the oppressed as articulated in the content?
What is the proposed goal in the struggle of the oppressed as articulated in the content?
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What tool does Tabata use to challenge existing concepts?
What tool does Tabata use to challenge existing concepts?
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What does the content imply about the 'wages of whiteness'?
What does the content imply about the 'wages of whiteness'?
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What does the struggle of the oppressed signify in a broader context according to the content?
What does the struggle of the oppressed signify in a broader context according to the content?
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What was the primary focus of the Report of the Carnegie Commission on the Poor White Problem in South Africa?
What was the primary focus of the Report of the Carnegie Commission on the Poor White Problem in South Africa?
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How did middle class Afrikaner reformers view charity for the poor?
How did middle class Afrikaner reformers view charity for the poor?
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What strategic purpose did the promotion of 'white solidarity' serve for the Afrikaner petty bourgeoisie in the Carnegie Report?
What strategic purpose did the promotion of 'white solidarity' serve for the Afrikaner petty bourgeoisie in the Carnegie Report?
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In what year was the Carnegie Commission Report commissioned to address the Poor White Problem?
In what year was the Carnegie Commission Report commissioned to address the Poor White Problem?
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What assumption is often made about black thinkers in South Africa?
What assumption is often made about black thinkers in South Africa?
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Which of the following best describes the role of upper-class Afrikaners regarding the poor Afrikaners?
Which of the following best describes the role of upper-class Afrikaners regarding the poor Afrikaners?
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In promoting their services, what did the Afrikaner petty bourgeoisie position themselves as?
In promoting their services, what did the Afrikaner petty bourgeoisie position themselves as?
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What was the expected outcome of the ideas promoted in the Carnegie Report regarding Afrikaner identity?
What was the expected outcome of the ideas promoted in the Carnegie Report regarding Afrikaner identity?
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What is a key characteristic of the petty bourgeoisie as described?
What is a key characteristic of the petty bourgeoisie as described?
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What was a significant reason the white elites aimed to preserve the identity of being white?
What was a significant reason the white elites aimed to preserve the identity of being white?
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What does the critique of Roediger's work imply about the 'wages of whiteness' paradigm?
What does the critique of Roediger's work imply about the 'wages of whiteness' paradigm?
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What distinction is emphasized in the examination of white poor versus poor whites?
What distinction is emphasized in the examination of white poor versus poor whites?
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Which factor contributed to the sense of shame felt by white elites regarding poor whites?
Which factor contributed to the sense of shame felt by white elites regarding poor whites?
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How did the discovery of gold change the dynamics between Afrikaners and the British?
How did the discovery of gold change the dynamics between Afrikaners and the British?
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What role does capital accumulation play in the context provided?
What role does capital accumulation play in the context provided?
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Which of the following best captures the intended impact of the Carnegie Report?
Which of the following best captures the intended impact of the Carnegie Report?
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Study Notes
Marxism & the Superstructure
- The capitalist ideology drives the Industrial Revolution.
- Profit is generated for the market.
- The base is the bottom layer: factories and the production of goods.
- The superstructure at the top: media, courts, and the police are tools used by capitalists to keep the base under control.
- The superstructure creates "false consciousness," making the exploited base accept its position without questioning the system.
- In the superstrucure, media, religion, and the judiciary are used to create lies.
- Collective consciousness is the realization that the common enemy isn't the boss, but the capitalist system itself.
- The exploited must challenge the propaganda and advocate for collective ownership.
Tabata's Observations
- Tabata, a student of Marxism, studied at Fort Hare University.
- Advocated for mobilization in universities rather than factories, in a way that echoes Steve Biko's black consciousness.
- Tabata highlights problematic experiences with conferences of non-European groups where they are meant to generate ideas. These conferences become social gatherings where elites display their accomplishments while the masses are marginalized.
Herrenvolk
- Tabata criticizes the indoctrination that perpetuates inequality and the Herrenvolk ideology which permeates all of society.
- This concept, which should be researched further, is deeply embedded in institutions like universities and contributes to the normalization of racial domination.
- The 1951 context reflects the need for action and conscious mobilization among the oppressed to challenge systems of exploitation.
White Solidarity and the Poor Whites
- This reading explores the genesis, execution, and logic of the Carnegie Commission Report on the Poor White Problem in South Africa.
- The report examined the role of "charity" in alleviating poverty among white South Africans.
- The Carnegie Commission Report emphasizes the need to understand psychological and cultural factors, particularly ethnic and racial identity, in understanding the poor white problem.
- Poor Whites were seen as lacking "national and personal self-esteem," struggling with an "inferiority complex," characterized by bitterness and hatred.
- The report attempted to address a fear that poor whites might eventually resent the white elites.
- The report highlighted the growing class divisions in Afrikaner society and the disconnect between wealthy elites and the poor whites.
- The report was strategically used to humanize poor whites, positioning the Afrikaner petty bourgeoisie as the exclusive providers of "poverty management services."
- This attempt to "rescue" poor whites was related to the desire to maintain a white identity.
- This reading challenges the "wages of whiteness" framework, arguing that it doesn't fully account for the nuances and exploitative dynamics in South Africa.
- Petty bourgeoisie are professionals who don't own the means of production but don't require cheap labor.
- The report's approach to the poor white question reflects a spiritual dimension. It highlights the need to preserve white identity.
Key Tools Used by Tabata and the Author:
- Theoretical intervention through the introduction and analysis of new keywords and concepts.
- Challenging pre-existing concepts like Herrenvolk.
- Analyzing the Carnegie Report to make a theoretical point and highlight how concepts are used to negate debates.
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Explore the principles of Marxism, focusing on the relationship between the base and superstructure. This quiz examines the capitalist ideology, the creation of false consciousness, and the role of collective ownership in challenging the capitalist system.
