Nelson Mandela - Emma Walsh by Emma Walsh [S] https://padlet.com/ewals01/cq1ntkmvysly CRAVE assig - due Fri wk 6 en-us 2020-02-17 02:11:16 UTC 2026-04-17 21:49:51 UTC hello@padlet.com 1. Why was Nelson Mandela a 'truly radical change agent'? ewals01 https://padlet.com/ewals01/cq1ntkmvysly/wish/447295281 Nelson Mandela was a politician, social rights activist and philanthropist. He grew up in a small village in Umtata, South Africa. There he attended school and was introduced to racial segregation and discovered his passion for African history. In his later years, Mandela completed a Bachelor of law at the University of London. He believed in a free South Africa and longed for equality and peace between all races. He was able to see beyond skin colours and fought for his peoples rights and freedom. He lead peaceful and nonviolent protests for 20 years however was accused for political offenses and found himself in prison many, many times. Even from his prison cell he fought for freedom; he contracted tuberculosis within the first few years of being behind bars and received the poorest treatment possible because of his skin colour. Additionally, he wrote one of his famous books “Long Walk to Freedom” in secret without the guards finding out. Throughout his entire journey, he maintained a positive mindset and never let fear overtake him. Because of Mandela’s persistence and courage, he became the first black president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999 after he was released from 27 years imprisonment. Mandela was a ‘truly radical change agent’ because he was constantly put up to adversity and battled against close-minded people. He shared his knowledge to all and used his power to provoke positive change. He believed in something and was passionate about finding a solution to the issue, and he did. 

                          "Let freedom reign. The sun never set on so glorious a human achievement" -  Nelson Mandela 

]]> 2020-02-19 08:57:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ewals01/cq1ntkmvysly/wish/447295281 2. How has Nelson Mandela’s work encouraged a more open-minded view rather than closed-minded and controlled? ewals01 https://padlet.com/ewals01/cq1ntkmvysly/wish/454215019 Nelson Mandela strived to open closed-minded peoples eyes to see that everyone is equal no matter their race or religion. In the years when Mandela was growing up, racial segregation was a huge part of society. He brought peace to fighting nations by expressing their similarities, interests and beliefs of both sides. Mandela himself was a peaceful and kind man, he didn’t fight the world with fire and hatred but with love and peace, and this drew the attention of people worldwide. Because of his loving approach, people’s walls began to break down and their eyes were opened to new possibilities.]]> 2020-03-04 10:06:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ewals01/cq1ntkmvysly/wish/454215019 How did Mandela challenge what was going on in his world? ewals01 https://padlet.com/ewals01/cq1ntkmvysly/wish/454215527 Mandela challenged his world by using peace rather than war to put forward his ideas of justice. He was aware of the passion of Football and Rugby in both the US and South Africa, he used this to break down barriers and begin to build relationships between the nations. Mandela was also the leader of an organisation (African National Congress) who worked together to abolish aparthied, because he went against these laws, he along with many others were put in jail on numerous occasions. Mandela never backed down and even after his release, he didn't let others plant fear in his mind.]]> 2020-03-04 10:08:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ewals01/cq1ntkmvysly/wish/454215527 How did they take risks for the wellbeing of others rather than risking their lives? ewals01 https://padlet.com/ewals01/cq1ntkmvysly/wish/454215960 Mandela was a voice for the black community, he put himself up against adversity so that others could live in freedom. He was a catalyst willing to fight against the government in place of other vulnerable people at the risk of persecution, imprisonment and punishment. He knew the consequences but did it anyway so that others could be set free.]]> 2020-03-04 10:09:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ewals01/cq1ntkmvysly/wish/454215960 Who might Mandela have offended along the way? How might this have impacted him? ewals01 https://padlet.com/ewals01/cq1ntkmvysly/wish/454216354 It wasn’t just the white government and civilians that were offended by Mandela’s actions, but also some of the black community. Whilst they wanted to see change in how they were treated, they were afraid of what the government could do to harm them for speaking out. Mandela had to work hard at earning their trust as they were all now in the spotlight]]> 2020-03-04 10:10:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ewals01/cq1ntkmvysly/wish/454216354 3. Compare and contrast their worldview with the worldview they had to deal with ewals01 https://padlet.com/ewals01/cq1ntkmvysly/wish/454216753 Nelson Mandela grew up in a Christian home, he himself was a strong believer in Christ and this is where his worldviews and passion for justice originated from. He believed every individual was precious and had a right to live free from bondage, Mandela’s morals were freedom, peace, kindness, equality and forgiveness. War was not a word in his vocabulary and he believed there was a peaceful way to bring about change. He was up against small minded people who thought highly of themselves, their worldviews were closed and self centered. Many weren’t open to change as that could result in losing their powerful status which they weren’t willing to give up. They went so far as to putting laws in place so that change was extremely difficult, and it was legal to harm and enslave those below them, namely black African’s.]]> 2020-03-04 10:11:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ewals01/cq1ntkmvysly/wish/454216753 ewals01 https://padlet.com/ewals01/cq1ntkmvysly/wish/454216924            "It always seems impossible, until it's done."
                                 - Nelson Mandela]]> 2020-03-04 10:11:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ewals01/cq1ntkmvysly/wish/454216924 ewals01 https://padlet.com/ewals01/cq1ntkmvysly/wish/454218261 2020-03-04 10:15:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ewals01/cq1ntkmvysly/wish/454218261 4. What have you found most inspiring about Nelson Mandela and have they challenged your own worldview? ewals01 https://padlet.com/ewals01/cq1ntkmvysly/wish/454218806 Throughout this task, I have discovered many inspiring things about Nelson Mandela that have made me reflect on my own worldview. His strength and courage have been extremely prominent throughout all the articles I have read and I really admire that about him. He inspires me to stand for what I believe in even if I’m afraid, and his actions make me want to be a voice for those who are dis-empowered.]]> 2020-03-04 10:16:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ewals01/cq1ntkmvysly/wish/454218806 Bibliography ewals01 https://padlet.com/ewals01/cq1ntkmvysly/wish/454218904
  • Nelson Mandela quotes n.d., Image, StatusMind.com, viewed 2 March 2020, <http://statusmind.com/freedom-quotes-82/>
  • Association of Diplomatic Studies & Training 2017, Nelson Mandela’s Road to the Presidency, viewed 2 March 2020, <https://adst.org/2014/04/nelson-mandelas-road-to-the-presidency/>
  • BBC News 2013, Nelson Mandela's life and times, viewed 4 March 2020, <https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-12305154>
  • Your Dictionary n.d., What Are Some Nelson Mandela Quick Facts?, viewed 4 March 2020, <https://biography.yourdictionary.com/articles/nelson-mandela-facts.html>
  • Goodreads n.d., Nelson Mandela>quotes, viewed 4 March 2020, <https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/367338.Nelson_Mandela>

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