Apartheid Quote by Steven Biko
“Apartheid — both petty and grand — is obviously evil. Nothing can justify the arrogant assumption that a clique of foreigners has the right to decide on the lives of a majority.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: I Write What I Like, 1978
He condemns apartheid as inherently evil, rejecting any justification for foreign dominance over a majority.
In simple terms: Apartheid is evil and unjustifiable.
Key Takeaway
Reject oppression.
Themes
human rights
justice
colonialism
Mood
passionate
defiant
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- activism
- education
- policy reform
Key Concepts
ethics
political theory
social equality
Questions to Reflect On
- What moral responsibilities do outsiders have?
- How can societies heal after oppression?
A Different Perspective
Complex historical contexts can complicate moral judgments.
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