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The system of apartheid in South Africa that separated whites and blacks for nearly 50 years was based on the idea of ___________________,which does not exist in contemporary society.
A) racialization
B) racial purity
C) internalized racism
D) segregation
Racial Purity
A controversial and debunked concept often used to justify discriminatory practices, suggesting that certain races should remain "pure" and not intermix with others.
Apartheid
A system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination that existed in South Africa from 1948 until the early 1990s.
Segregation
The enforced or de facto separation of groups of people based on characteristics such as race, religion, or socioeconomic status, often leading to inequality.
- Comprehend the historical and societal impacts of racial and ethnic segregation, with a focus on apartheid.
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Camille ArcillaMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The system of apartheid in South Africa was based on segregation, which involved the physical separation of whites and blacks in all aspects of life. Racialization refers to the process of assigning racial categories to people, while racial purity refers to the belief in maintaining a "pure" race through policies such as eugenics. Internalized racism refers to the internalization of negative beliefs about one's own race, which can manifest in self-hate or negative attitudes towards others of the same race. None of these concepts fully capture the ideology behind apartheid.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the historical and societal impacts of racial and ethnic segregation, with a focus on apartheid.