The History of Apartheid in South Africa "Afrikaners believed they were a superior but native African tribe whose territories had been encroached upon by warlike and primitive black tribes from the north. To the blacks and their outside sympathizers, the Afrikaners were no more than particularly barbarous colonial plunders who enslaved and repressed their peoples. The truth was altogether more complicated." I.<Tab/>Introduction <Tab/> South Africa's …showed first 75 words of 1354 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1354 total…to stay in power over the majority of the South African population. The idea of using racism implements that there are differences between people. These differences lead to justification of diversification of people based on their ethnicity and race. The racist ideas helped Afrikaners mold into shape a social class system where their biggest rivals was always kept subordinate to them. With the implantation of apartheid the Afrikaners could ensure their power, wealth, and happiness.