The Sabi discussion

This book covers many themes and topics but I was quite surprised by the chapter that talks about race and colorism in the Indian community in South Africa. Also the links to religion and colorism was fascinating and made me think. A different Ghandi was exposed in this book on this issue as well as his views about classification in South Africa. I had never heard of this before wrt SA, though it reminded me of similar issues in the Black community in the USA.

The Ghandi issue was also a shock to me - it is not what we are told about Ghandi in the media or at schools. This book made me re-examine religion - seriously did. All religions

Connor wrote: "The Ghandi issue was also a shock to me - it is not what we are told about Ghandi in the media or at schools. This book made me re-examine religion - seriously did. All religions"

Agreed Connor I was unaware about the Ghandi stance on race in South Africa. He is often portrayed as a non-violent humanist when The Sabi shows both his involvemnt in a war against the Africans and the his support for racial classification in SOuth Africa

Donald wrote: "Connor wrote: "The Ghandi issue was also a shock to me - it is not what we are told about Ghandi in the media or at schools. This book made me re-examine religion - seriously did. All religions"

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I agree Donald, this is not the man that is sold to us here. We celebrate him post apartheid. But as a South African let me tell you that what she speaks of about the Indian and "Coloured" community here are very real. We just don't acknowledge it and that is why this book is important.
Btw I also like the discussion on the role religion plays in entrenching racism - I found that fascinating

I live in South Africa, an as a black male I encounter racism within my very own walks a circles of life. I hardly gave a thought to Indians and the racism that they experience. Fascinating and informative this book has been. I encourage others to read this book. Really made me think.