Fatima Meer -Term 4 Flashcards

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Who was Fatima Meer?

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She was a South African writer, academic, screen-writer, and prominent anti-apartheid activist.

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What is an activist?

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A person who fights against things they find unjust or wrong, aggressively or passively.

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Name three big achievements Fatima made.

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  1. She lectured at the University of Natal, even though she was coloured and this was during apartheid.
  2. She got her masters degree in Sociology.
  3. She was one of the founders of the Federation of South African Women.
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Where did Fatima attend school and university?

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Durban Indian Girls High School, Witwatersrand University.

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