Fatima Meer -Term 4 Flashcards
1
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Who was Fatima Meer?
A
She was a South African writer, academic, screen-writer, and prominent anti-apartheid activist.
2
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What is an activist?
A
A person who fights against things they find unjust or wrong, aggressively or passively.
3
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Name three big achievements Fatima made.
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- She lectured at the University of Natal, even though she was coloured and this was during apartheid.
- She got her masters degree in Sociology.
- She was one of the founders of the Federation of South African Women.
4
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Where did Fatima attend school and university?
A
Durban Indian Girls High School, Witwatersrand University.