Apartheid

Definition

Apartheid refers to a policy of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination that was enforced in South Africa from 1948 to 1994. During this time, the government implemented laws that separated people based on their racial background, denying basic rights and opportunities to non-white individuals.

Related terms

Segregation: The act of separating or isolating certain groups of people based on characteristics such as race, religion, or ethnicity.

Discrimination: Unfair treatment or prejudice against someone or a group because of their perceived differences.

Nelson Mandela: An important figure who fought against apartheid in South Africa and became the country's first black president after its abolition.