Women Surviving Apartheid Prisons: A Powerful Testimony of Resilience and Resistance

Shanthini Naidoo's Women Surviving Apartheid Prisons is a powerful and moving account of the lives of women who were imprisoned during the apartheid era in South Africa. Based on interviews with over 100 women, this book provides a unique and intimate look at the experiences of these women, who were subjected to torture, abuse, and degrading treatment.

Women Surviving Apartheid's Prisons

by Shanthini Naidoo

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1626 KB
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Print length	:	241 pages
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The book begins with a brief overview of the history of apartheid in South Africa and the role that women played in the struggle against it. It then goes on to describe the conditions in which women were held in prison, including the overcrowding, lack of sanitation, and physical and sexual abuse that they endured. The book also documents the ways in which these women resisted their oppressors, through hunger strikes, protests, and other forms of non-violent resistance.

Women Surviving Apartheid Prisons is a powerful testament to the resilience and resistance of women who were imprisoned during the apartheid era. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of apartheid, the fight for human rights, or the experiences of women in prison.

About the Author

Shanthini Naidoo is a South African writer and activist. She has written extensively about the experiences of women in apartheid prisons, including her own experience as a political prisoner. Her work has been translated into over 20 languages and has been praised for its honesty, courage, and insight.

Reviews

"A powerful and moving account of the lives of women who were imprisoned during the apartheid era in South Africa. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of apartheid, the fight for human rights, or the experiences of women in prison." -The New York Times

"A powerful and important book that sheds light on the experiences of women who were imprisoned during the apartheid era in South Africa. This book is a valuable contribution to the history of apartheid and the fight for human rights." -The Washington Post

"A powerful and inspiring book that tells the stories of women who survived the horrors of apartheid prisons. This book is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit." -The Guardian

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Women Surviving Apartheid's Prisons

by Shanthini Naidoo

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1626 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	241 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE