HUman Trafficking VS. Anti-Apartheid
Human Trafficking and the Anti-Apartheid are two very similar events and movements. Human Trafficking is when men or women are sold for actions such as sex, drugs, or money. The SF Collaborative Against Human Trafficking is lead by Minouche Kandel and the supporters of the organizations. Their objective is to get across to bystanders that they can help, educate others, and pass laws. The Apartheid was started when the Dutch and the British conquered South Africa in the 1950’s and created segregation, discrimination, and inequality against blacks. They are both comparable because they shared the same strategies such as posters and spreading the word. Similarly, the supporters of both movements shared the same qualities including easily demonstrating patience, self - pride, and common sense. Both movements were also very passionate and wholesome to their work. Although they may have some differences and take place in two entirely different time periods, they are extremely comparable.
STRATEGIES:
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Coming up with useful, successful strategies isn't easy and sometimes take multiple tries until one actually works. Three successful strategies both the Apartheid and Human Trafficking Collaborative used were posters, spreading the word, and gaining allies. These strategies were chosen because they are easy to participate in, not just rich or political leaders. The Human Trafficking Collaborative puts up posters in areas where they will be noticed like restaurants, bars, and city buildings. Similarly, the supporters of the Anti-Apartheid put posters up in any commonly visited area. Both movements did this so they could easily spread their message not only auditory, but visually as well. From these posters, they can also gain allies and followers.
Qualities:
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To become a successful movement, one must have specific qualities from all members and participants. The qualities they should have is patience, self-pride, and common sense.
During the Apartheid, the Africans knew they could not end the segregation right away. They had to try a lot of different strategies, which not all succeeded or worked the first time. The Africans knew what they stood for and what they wanted to change, but they had patience and knew when the time was right, the Apartheid would end. Similarly, Human Trafficking will not end by arresting one or two people, neither will putting up posters. To end the Human Trafficking, one would have to gain more allies and bring more people to support the organization. They also needed a great understanding of time and tolerance. Problems do not fix themselves overnight and you have to be tolerant of whatever is thrown and issues that may come up while you are trying to fix the others.
During the Apartheid, the Africans knew they could not end the segregation right away. They had to try a lot of different strategies, which not all succeeded or worked the first time. The Africans knew what they stood for and what they wanted to change, but they had patience and knew when the time was right, the Apartheid would end. Similarly, Human Trafficking will not end by arresting one or two people, neither will putting up posters. To end the Human Trafficking, one would have to gain more allies and bring more people to support the organization. They also needed a great understanding of time and tolerance. Problems do not fix themselves overnight and you have to be tolerant of whatever is thrown and issues that may come up while you are trying to fix the others.
Common Goal:
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One thing that both movements shared was passion. During my interview with Minouche, she stated, “It just seemed meaningful to make sure that all women were being treated equally.. There are a million reasons to do Social Justice.. It can turn out that it speaks to something.” If one is not passionate about their movement, it will never be successful. All the people that are part of the Human Trafficking Collaborative are passionate that one day Human Trafficking will sstop and they continue to fight even if they do not see immediate success. Similarly, the Africans during the Apartheid were passionate about ending the segregations and discrimination because they wanted better futures for the generations to come. Both are trying to better the world for the future and were dedicated, motivated, spirited, and wholesome to their work.
Overall, I feel connected with both movements and my ideas of what a great leader is and what I should do if I want to make a change. I've really been reminded of all the attempts in the world right now that people are doing to make a change, whether its in your history books, TV shows, or your next door neighbor who regularly protests against animal abuse. Our generation is here because of the leaders and activist we had years ago and because of that, I want to participate more as a symbol to thank them.