Bøger af Monica Clarke

This book tells the story of Jeanie, a young nurse living in South Africa during the Apartheid years. Jeanie is a hard worker and an activist, but in her private life she has to deal with the problems caused by her abusive and aggressive husband and her best friend Zogi, who is struggling with addiction.In a country divided, in which being not only black, but also a woman, is the cause of many injustices, the reader will follow the main character in her everyday life. An interesting perspective, told with honesty, that will underline the many contradictions of those difficult years.Monica Clarke was born in South Africa and worked as a nurse and midwife during the Apartheid years. She then qualified as a lawyer and practised criminal law (mostly political trials) in South Africa for several years.Her involvement with the underground liberation movement, (the African National Congress), led her to flee from the security police. She was then granted political asylum in the UK in the early 1980s.After settling in London, she worked as a commercial lawyer. When her husband had a very severe stroke she stopped working to look after him full time and when he died she took up a position as an Associate Director in the National Health Service (NHS), specialising in engagement and inclusion.Monica works with excluded communities worldwide, telling her story in classrooms, workplaces and boardrooms. She helps institutions to include the voice of their beneficiaries in service delivery, conducting workshops and speaking publicly to support equality agendas, especially in education. In 2013 she founded I PROTECT ME, a non-profit organisation which empowers women and children in South Africa to speak out and stand up against abuse. (See www.IProtectMeSouthAfrica.org)As a journalist with World Pulse, an international online resource for women, she blogs regularly about human rights issues.

Step into the captivating life of Saartjie Baartman, an ordinary and curious 18-year-old whose dreams led her from the familiar shores of Cape Town to the distant lands of England and Paris. Little did she know that her voyage would take a tragic turn, transforming her life into a harrowing tale of exploitation and dehumanization. In this powerful biography, Saartjie's true story is finally given a voice, allowing her to recount her experiences firsthand. From the initial promise of work as a nursery maid to the shocking reality of being displayed as an object of desire in London and Paris, her journey is one of heartbreak, resilience, and survival. As you delve into Saartjie's own words, you will bear witness to the fear and anguish of a displaced soul in foreign lands. Her poignant narrative sheds light on the struggles faced by countless individuals torn from their homelands, forced to navigate the trials of being foreign nationals in strange and unwelcoming territories. Supported by meticulous research and accurate references, this book also draws a striking parallel to the present day, where the erosion of human rights continues to fuel the alarming rise of human trafficking and bonded labor. Saartjie's story serves as a timeless reminder of the enduring fight for justice and equality, resonating even more powerfully in a world that grapples with these same issues two centuries later. Hottentot Venus is a tribute to a remarkable woman who suffered the indignities of exploitation, but whose legacy fuels the ongoing struggle for dignity and human rights. Her voice, once silenced, now echoes through these pages, urging us to confront our past, understand our present, and forge a more compassionate future.

Nangamsa, who is 7 years old, lives with her grandmother in a township in South Africa during Apartheid. Her experience of 'weird Apartheid, ' as she calls it, is told in her own words through conversations with her Ouma (grandmother). Through her eyes and language readers, young and old, are introduced to concepts of racial classification and laws such as separate development (Group Areas Act); and prohibition of marriages between white and non-white (Mixed Marriages Act). This book brings out the clear meaning 'Apart-hate', and gives parents and teachers an opportunity to discuss with primary school children the dangers of accepting social practices and laws which attack and erode human rights. It ends with a brief overview of Apartheid for the information of guardians. All income from this book are given to 'PROTECT ME', a non-profit organization to give self-protection training to women and children in South Africa. No. 127-027)

Nangamsa est une petite fille âgée de 7 ans qui vit avec sa grand-mère dans un township d'Afrique du Sud pendant l'Apartheid. Elle raconte avec ses propres mots son expérience de l' Apartheid bizarre comme elle dit, au cours de conversations avec sa Ouma (grand-mère). Avec les yeux et les mots de Nangasama, les lecteurs, jeunes ou vieux, vont découvrir les concepts de classification raciale, ainsi que des lois comme le développement séparé (la loi sur les Zones de Groupes), ou l'interdiction de mariages entre blancs et non-blancs (la loi sur les Mariages mixtes). Ce livre met à jour le vrai sens de Apart-hate (haine séparante) et donne aux parents et enseignants l'opportunité de discuter avec des enfants de l'école primaire des dangers qui proviennent du fait d'accepter des pratiques sociales et des lois qui attaquent et sapent les droits humains. Le livre s'achève sur une rapide revue de l'Apartheid à destination des éducateurs Tous les revenus de ce livre sont donnés à I PROTECT ME ', une organisation à but non lucratif pour la formation d'auto-protection à les femmes et les enfants en Afrique du Sud (Nr 127-027) Facebook: https: //www.facebook.com/IProtectMe?fref=ts Twitter: @IProtectMeSA Email IProtectMeSouthAfrica@gmail.com

Escrito para niños de primaria, la historia del Apartheid es contada a través de imágenes y palabras de Nangamsa, a 7 años de edad, quien dice lo que sucedió al día en los guetos en S. África durante el Apartheid. El libro termina con una rápida memoria del Apartheid destinado a los educadores. Todos los ingresos de este libro son donados a "PROTECT ME, una organización sin sin fines de lucro que ofrece gratuita de auto-protección a las mujeres y los niños en Sudáfrica (N° 127-027) Facebook: https: //www.facebook.com/IProtectMe?fref=ts Twitter: @IProtectMeSA Email IProtectMeSouthAfrica@gmail.com