HISTORY OF EDUCATION
Assignment 04
AUGUST 22, 2025
UNIQUE ASSIGNMENT NUMBER: 182074
100 marks
, Question 1 — “People’s education for people’s power is a phrase that is often
deliberately misrepresented for political reasons” — you’ll need to analyze the
historical and political context of the phrase, particularly during the struggle
against apartheid in South Africa. Here's a structured guide you can use to write a
full 25-mark answer:
Introduction
Define the concept of “People’s Education for People’s Power”.
Explain that it emerged in the 1980s as part of the broader anti-apartheid
movement.
Mention that it aimed to challenge the Bantu Education system and promote a
democratic, inclusive, and liberating education system.
Body
1. Origins and Purpose of People’s Education
Developed by anti-apartheid movements, especially the United Democratic Front
(UDF) and the South African Council of Churches (SACC).
Aimed to empower the oppressed by promoting critical thinking, democratic
participation, and social justice.
Sought to counter the inferior education system imposed by apartheid.
2. Misrepresentation for Political Reasons
The apartheid regime labeled it as “radical” or “communist” to discredit it.
Authorities claimed it encouraged unrest and rebellion rather than constructive
learning.
The state manipulated its meaning to justify repression and maintain control over
the education system.
Assignment 04
AUGUST 22, 2025
UNIQUE ASSIGNMENT NUMBER: 182074
100 marks
, Question 1 — “People’s education for people’s power is a phrase that is often
deliberately misrepresented for political reasons” — you’ll need to analyze the
historical and political context of the phrase, particularly during the struggle
against apartheid in South Africa. Here's a structured guide you can use to write a
full 25-mark answer:
Introduction
Define the concept of “People’s Education for People’s Power”.
Explain that it emerged in the 1980s as part of the broader anti-apartheid
movement.
Mention that it aimed to challenge the Bantu Education system and promote a
democratic, inclusive, and liberating education system.
Body
1. Origins and Purpose of People’s Education
Developed by anti-apartheid movements, especially the United Democratic Front
(UDF) and the South African Council of Churches (SACC).
Aimed to empower the oppressed by promoting critical thinking, democratic
participation, and social justice.
Sought to counter the inferior education system imposed by apartheid.
2. Misrepresentation for Political Reasons
The apartheid regime labeled it as “radical” or “communist” to discredit it.
Authorities claimed it encouraged unrest and rebellion rather than constructive
learning.
The state manipulated its meaning to justify repression and maintain control over
the education system.
