WORLD HISTORY

WORLD WAR II

DECOLONIZATION PHASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How did communication technology and globalization aid human rights in South Africa?
A
Increased social media coverage helped end conflict between different tribes
B
Technology allowed South Africa’s economy to boom, and a stable economy led to better quality of life for its people.
C
South Africa developed its technology and communications industries, leading to better living situations for its people.
D
Media coverage of South African apartheid led to international pressure to end the policy.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -However, alongside sound macroeconomic policies, globalisation has generally been good for South Africa. Access to global markets has, inter alia, facilitated technology transfers, export growth and investment flows – developments which have all been growth-positive for South Africa.

Detailed explanation-2: -INTRODUCTION: Globalization has had a deep effect on cities all over the world, not the least in South Africa where the isolation of the apartheid years has given way to a much more open society and economy. Businesses, cities and regions that flourished in the years of isolation are in decline.

Detailed explanation-3: -Human Rights Day in South Africa is historically linked with 21 March 1960, and the events of Sharpeville. On that day 69 people died and 180 were wounded when police fired on a peaceful crowd that had gathered in protest against the Pass laws.

Detailed explanation-4: -Globalization has increased the transactions Africa used to have with the rest of the world. As the income of nations is increasing, Africa has become an important trading partner with many countries. This is because the commodities manufactured in Africa and African natural resources are in huge demand.

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