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Apartheid

usgb/əˈpɑːrtaɪt,əˈpɑːrteɪt/Volume
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South African OriginPlay
Apartheid specifically refers to South Africa's legalized racial segregation from 1948 to 1994. SlideThe biography discusses Nelson Mandela's opposition to apartheid.
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Historically WeightedPlay
The term carries heavy historical weight and connotations of oppression and injustice. SlideHistory classes often tackle the issue of apartheid in depth.
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Cultural SensitivityPlay
Use with care, considering its association with human rights violations and suffering. SlideThe museum exhibit about apartheid evoked strong emotions.