The invention of foreigners
Category: Society
What if xenophobia in South Africa is less about scarce jobs and more about how we define belonging? I trace Mahmood Mamdani's Democratic Theory and Democratic Struggles and show how colonial rule turned ethnicity into citizenship, exposing the colonial legacy of citizenship and ethnic violence in Africa.
Rolly's Take
For the contemplative soul who wrestles with the complexities of identity and belonging in a fractured world. This blog invites you to explore the shadows of history and the weight of inherited narratives, challenging you to rethink what it means to truly belong. Here, the discourse transcends mere analysis, beckoning a deeper understanding of the threads that shape societies and their violent legacies.