It's so true, I think I wrote about it before too. White people are much worse at making an effort in SA than black people. I wonder if white people are just scared, because of the possible resentment/anger we should be receiving?!
Po - I think a PhD could be written on it, and still the answer won't be completely answered. I think some white people just fear the unknown.
For some people it is just not in their culture. It's not like that culture exists in this Aussie town. People are generous to give possessions... but to give of themselves?
And some white people, they really have been brainwashed by past governments. They will always have fear, exist because of it, and see "Us vs Them". They are the lost cause. Funnily enough, I realised, they will also always see themselves as the victims. Even if they were the aggressors.
As for white guilt... I wonder. So much around that concept. I need to read, and have you read, "My Traitors Heart"??
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I like that...
"SA as it ought to be" :D
It's so true, I think I wrote about it before too. White people are much worse at making an effort in SA than black people. I wonder if white people are just scared, because of the possible resentment/anger we should be receiving?!
Cam - :)
Po - I think a PhD could be written on it, and still the answer won't be completely answered. I think some white people just fear the unknown.
For some people it is just not in their culture. It's not like that culture exists in this Aussie town. People are generous to give possessions... but to give of themselves?
And some white people, they really have been brainwashed by past governments. They will always have fear, exist because of it, and see "Us vs Them". They are the lost cause. Funnily enough, I realised, they will also always see themselves as the victims. Even if they were the aggressors.
As for white guilt... I wonder. So much around that concept. I need to read, and have you read, "My Traitors Heart"??
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