The Rise of Segregated Education in South Africa

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What was the primary aim of the apartheid government regarding education in South Africa before 1994?

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To limit the opportunities of black South Africans and ensure they remained in subordinate roles within the economy.

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What did the Bantu Education Act of 1953 formalize?

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The segregation of the education system by separating white children from non-white children, specifically black, coloured, and Indian children.

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How was the quality of education in black schools compared to white schools under the Bantu Education Act?

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The quality of education in black schools was vastly inferior, with insufficient resources, teaching materials, and infrastructure.

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What type of education were black South Africans intentionally limited to?

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Vocational education, designed to prepare them for low-paying, manual labour jobs.

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What was reserved for white children in the education system?

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Academic education, which was expected to lead to professional fields.

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What was the impact of the segregated education system on children with disabilities before 1994?

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Children with disabilities were typically placed in specialised schools that were underfunded and inadequately staffed.

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What model of disability did the education system follow before 1994?

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A medical model of disability, viewing it as a condition that needed to be 'treated' rather than as a natural part of diversity.

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How did segregated education affect children with disabilities?

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It excluded them from interacting with their peers and reinforced the idea that they did not belong in the regular educational system.

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What was the legacy of the apartheid regime on education in South Africa?

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It created a segregated and unequal education system, with many schools in historically black areas still facing challenges like underfunding and poor infrastructure.

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What was the National Education Policy Act (1996) aimed at?

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To provide a framework for equitable education and focus on dismantling the apartheid education system.