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Nelson was born on the 18th of July in 1918 in Transkei, an area in South Africa. Nelsons father was the chief of a tribe called Tembu but unfortunately his father died when Nelson was nine. (National Geographic Kids, 2020) Nelson attended missionary school, boarding school and finally a Methodist Secondary school. Nelson then went to the University of Fort Hare and then attended the University of Witwatersrand where he got a degree in law. (Project, 2018)

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Nelson acknowledged that a man called Sisulu who was in a senior position apart of the ANC, recruited Nelson to join the ANC and was one of his influencers at the time. (Modern Workforce blog, by Everwise, 2020) Ghandi was another person who inspired Nelson as well as Albert Lutuli who was a South African teacher and activist.

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Nelson Mandela and his second wife, Winnie Madikizela Mandela after Nelson's release from jail.

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Nelson Mandela and his second wife, Winnie Madikizela Mandela after Nelson's release from jail.

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Image reference:  (Burke, 2018)

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Why is this person referred to as a 'radical change agent?'

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Why is this person referred to as a 'radical change agent?'

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Nelson Mandela was a social rights activist, philanthropist and politician who fought for majority of his life to change the African government from the 1940’s. Nelson disagreed with the African government which was controlled by a white group at the time, they had laws separating the white and black races. The white and black people weren’t allowed to do anything together and had to basically live separate lives under a system called apartheid. Both races were completely separated up to the point were it became illegal for black people to use the same things and go to the same places as white people. Although they were a minority, white people were considered better and had access to better schools and hospitals. Black people also had no basic rights such as being allowed to vote in elections. (Keller, 2020) Because these laws were different from everything Nelson stood for, he was willing to do whatever it took to change the government. He joined the African National Congress (ANC) movement in 1942 and later co-founded the ANC youth league which protested against apartheid. Nelson spent 20, hard working years directing a campaign which lead peaceful, non-violence defiance against the south African government and its racist policies. Unfortunately in 1962, Nelson was arrested and jailed for 27 years in Robben Island. Until he got out and continued to fight for what he believed in. In 1994 he served as president of South Africa until 1999.(Nelsonmandela.org, 2020)

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What have you found most inspiring about the person you have studied and how have they challenged your own worldview?

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What have you found most inspiring about the person you have studied and how have they challenged your own worldview?

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Nelson Mandela has inspired me because he never gave up. Nelson was a peaceful man who fought for what he believed in through non-violent ways and protests.  NobelPrize.org. (2020). He stuck with his values even throughout prison and was determined to change the South African government.
Despite his problems he might have had with his family, he continued to fight for the change of the government and put others before himself.

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These books give the readers access to the world of Nelson Mandela. Not only do these books give his perspective, but they show how Nelson was just an ordinary person, much like ourselves.

Conversations with myself - Nelson Mandala

The prison letters of Nelson Mandala - Nelson Mandala

Dare not linger - Nelson Mandala and Mandla Langa

The struggle is my life - Nelson Mandala

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How have they worked for transformation of a situation rather than controlling and demanding conformity?

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How have they worked for transformation of a situation rather than controlling and demanding conformity?

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Nelson worked for the transformation by waiting more than 40 years, to enter the government and change the law. By spending 27 years in prison, it shows how much he worked and risked his own wellbeing for the good of other, instead of risking others.

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How did they take risks for the wellbeing of others rather than risking others’ wellbeing?

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How did they take risks for the wellbeing of others rather than risking others’ wellbeing?

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Nelson spent 27 years in prison, risking his own life for the good of the people South Africa. Nelson took a huge risk of going against the government, by risking his career and his family. Protesting against the government cost Nelson 27 years of his life in prison, unable to see his family and the people in South Africa.

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At the Laureus World Sports Awards on the 25th of May 2000, Nelson gave an inspiring speech.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0w7EnExt5U

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How did they challenge the ‘status quo’ , rather than holding onto power through violence?

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How did they challenge the ‘status quo’ , rather than holding onto power through violence?

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Nelson challenged the status quo by setting himself apart from others and challenging what the government and everyone accepted. Because the government was in control, everyone was scared to stand up for what they thought was right. But Nelson stood up when others were too scared to. What set Nelson apart was that he did not fight only for himself, but for the good of others.  (RED), 2020)

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In 1990, Nelson Mandela was awarded the Bharat Ratna, which is an Indian civilian honor for his role on defeating Apartheid. (Inshorts - Stay Informed, 2019)

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In what way may your person have been less than perfect? What evidence is there of this?

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In what way may your person have been less than perfect? What evidence is there of this?

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Before Nelson was in jail, he married to Winnie in 1958 his second wife, for 38 years. During there marriage there were complications such as when Nelson went to jail. Whilst in jail, he was only allowed to see his wife every six months. (History.com, 2020)  During this time Winnie acted as Nelson Mandela's biggest supporter and protested against Apartheid.

It was said that Nelson was not a family man and never could be. (Keller, 2020)

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-          Nelsonmandela.org. (2020). Biography of Nelson Mandela – Nelson Mandela Foundation. [online] Available at: https://www.nelsonmandela.org/content/page/biography [Accessed 19 Feb. 2020].

-          NobelPrize.org. (2020). The Nobel Peace Prize 1993. [online] Available at: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/1993/mandela/biographical/ [Accessed 18 Feb. 2020].

-         prezi.com. (2020). Mandela's way. [online] Available at: https://prezi.com/e-gvbufpqoqe/nelson-mandelas-beliefs-and-values/ [Accessed 26 Feb. 2020].

-          History.com. (2020). [online] Available at: https://www.history.com/topics/africa/nelson-mandela [Accessed 1 Mar. 2020].

-          Inshorts - Stay Informed. (2019). Nelson Mandela was awarded Bharat Ratna in 1990. [online] Available at: https://inshorts.com/en/news/nelson-mandela-was-awarded-bharat-ratna-in-1990-1468840758752 [Accessed 3 Mar. 2020].

-    (RED). (2020). 8 Ways Nelson Mandela Changed the World — (RED). [online] Available at: https://www.red.org/reditorial/2018/7/18/8-ways-nelson-mandela-changed-the-world [Accessed 4 Mar. 2020].

-     Modern Workforce blog, by Everwise. (2020). Meet the Mentor Who Inspired Mandela to Inspire Millions - Modern Workforce blog, by Everwise. [online] Available at: https://www.geteverwise.com/mentoring/meet-the-mentor-who-inspired-mandela-to-inspire-millions/ [Accessed 4 Mar. 2020].

-    National Geographic Kids. (2020). The life of Nelson Mandela | National Geographic Kids. [online] Available at: https://www.natgeokids.com/au/discover/history/general-history/nelson-mandela/ [Accessed 4 Mar. 2020].

-     Project, B. (2018). 10 Facts About Nelson Mandela's Childhood | The Borgen Project. [online] The Borgen Project. Available at: https://borgenproject.org/10-facts-about-nelson-mandelas-childhood/ [Accessed 4 Mar. 2020].

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How has their work encouraged a more open-minded view on situations rather than a close-minded and controlled view?

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How has their work encouraged a more open-minded view on situations rather than a close-minded and controlled view?

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Nelson challenged the law by wanting a better, more inclusive government. He knew that what the government stood for was unfair and it should be changed for the better. The government withheld a negative and controlling view by keeping the white people and black people separate from each other and giving white people more rights. Until 1994, when Nelson became president, the African law was accepted by most, mostly because the people were too scared to challenge the government and its laws. Nelson encouraged a more open-minded view which influenced change in South Africa. (Nelsonmandela.org, 2020)