Political Economy of Southern Africa

Handouts for Week One

Places to know for the test

Historical events, people, organizations, etc. to know for the test

Questions to consider in reading Beinart

Maps

Map of the "homelands" ca. 1984

Maps of South Africa in 1884, 1984, 1993, and 2007

University of Texas Library Maps of Africa

more regional maps (google image search)


A Blank Map of Africa (with national borders)

Another blank map of Africa

A Blank Map of South Africa


Related Links (optional)

Biographies
Biographies of key figures in 20th century South Africa (including nearly all of the people on the list for the test). Produced by the African Studies Center, Michigan State University.

Overview of 20th C. SA history
Links to short articles on the major periods and events in 20th C. SA history. Produced by the African Studies Center, Michigan State University.

Maids and Madams
Full text of Sociologist Jacklyn Cock's book on domestic labor, the basis for the video we watched in class.

Black Sash
Newsletter of the women's anti-apartheid organization, The Black Sash, featured in the video -- this issue contains a 30th anniversary address with some of the history of the organization.

The Pass Laws
Video and audio interviews, images and documents on the pass laws and "influx control" -- policies to regulate and limit Africans' presence in South African cities. Produced by the African Studies Center, Michigan State University.

The Black Sash (2)
Video and audio interviews, images and documents on the history of the Black Sash, including its collaboration with the United Democratic Front and the ANC -- policies to regulate and limit Africans' presence in South African cities. Produced by the African Studies Center, Michigan State University.