My good sister Masenyane Meiki Molefe shared an article by ex-CEO - TopicsExpress



          

My good sister Masenyane Meiki Molefe shared an article by ex-CEO of SA Tourism Moeketsi Mosola disturbingly titled: I Am Ashamed to be Black and a Man. Follow this link ~ thevoiceofsa/the-voice/i-am-ashamed-to-be-black-and-a-man.html I have concerns with the title of this article for its implicit demonization of a black race, black males in particular. And for failing to propose solutions to structural violence that continues to grip our society. Gender politics is obviously not one of Mosolas strongest points. Besides that I concur with all social problems he raises, I do not agree with demonizing of a gender in society. To say he is ashamed of being a black man, in my view, perpetuates certain stereotypes about the black race in general. Racial inferiority complex? He is a black person before hes a male. But I suppose that is not what he meant. What is also disturbing is that Mosola fails to trace the the root causes of instability in our society. Structural violence is entrenched in our society. Everyone feels unsafe in the dark and in less secure urban areas. Black males are also victims of this violence. So, what Mosola appears to insinuate that there is something inherently wrong with another of many Godly creations, the Black Male. I have (black) boy children. I suppose others others have too. I honestly feel there is a need to promote right values for all children so that we can grow a beautiful people. I definitely have a duty to raise these kids in a better way for them to become better people and good citizens. I cant use phrases like I am ashamed of being a Black man - otherwise Id be saying to them it is Ok to develop feelings of self hate. I feel that misguided gender bashing agendas do not build society. Articles of this nature do not promote and or advocate good standards of behavior. We need to shape the gender equality in a manner that allows for all to realize that it is not up to us abuse and or kill people for who they are. The women story can only become a reality if both males and females work together to shape society. Happy Womens Day to all sisters!!!!
Posted on: Sat, 09 Aug 2014 06:47:22 +0000

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