War On Cursive : Nelson Mandela, An Anti Apartheid Revolutionary And Former President Of South Africa

Nelson Mandela is known for being one of the most influential, democratic, and influential leaders in the last 100 years. Through Nelson Mandela’s political ideology and life, he lived his legacy will be taught to students for generations. In this research essay I will focus on how transformation and servant leadership theories were reflected in his life as a leader.

Born to the world on July 18, 1918. Mandela's father Henry was a chief of the Tembu people. His mother was Nosekeni Fanny. When Nelson was around 9 years old his father died of tuberculosis. He was looked after by Jongintaba Dalindyebo, who was acting chief of Tembu

“While some argue, cursive writing belongs in the archives and common core ushers it out of schools, the evidence shows we need it as much as ever.” says Jennifer Doverspike. Some people may question why it is still necessary for cursive to be taught in our schools. Especially when we are no longer in the 21st century. Where we have now entered the new age where technology is constantly on the rise, and tablets and iPhones have taken over. This drastic change has allowed our children and adults to take the easier route. Although the electronic world has taken over and has added new elements to the writing world. Researchers have found a strong connection between writing by hand, the mind, language skills, memory and artificial thinking.

One of the most influential figures of the 20th century, Nelson Mandela will forever remain an icon of peace, justice and perseverance in his native home of South Africa and throughout the world. Born on the 18 of July 1918 in South Africa's Cape Province Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was an anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician and philanthropist who spent his life struggling against the all white National Party of South Africa who oppressed the black population and whose policies segregated the white and black societies causing a stark contrast in living conditions between the privileged caucasians and native South Africans. Mandela was imprisoned for his activism for twenty seven years but following his freedom in 1990 became the

Former president of South Africa and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Nelson Mandela achieved an incredible number of achievements during his lifetime. In 1943, Nelson enrolled at Witswaterand, a predominately white university, where he was exposed to people from different background and races. He was exposed to radical, liberal and Africanist thought, as well as discrimination and racism, it was during this time in Nelson’s life that he became interested in politics and also joined the African National Congress (ANC). In 1952, Mr. Mandela along with his partner Oliver Tambo, opened a law firm and began campaigning against apartheid, the system that oppressed the black majority devised by the all-white National Party. As the tension with the apartheid grew, Mr. Mandela went underground after the ANC was outlawed in 1960 following an event at Sharpeville when police shot dead 69 unarmed black protesters. The days of nonviolent resistance were over and the All-African National Action Council was formed with Mandela acting as honorary secretary, this militant organization used sabotage and other tactics to destruct government property as it continued the fight against apartheid. Following a raid of the group’s secret headquarters by the government, Mandela was charged with sabotage and attempting to violently

Nelson Mandela was a political prisoner who fought for equality in South Africa and later became the first black president. He was born and raised in Transkei, South Africa.As a child growing up, Mandela was mostly in the hands of his father. Mandela’s father died of lung disease, causing his life to change drastically. He was adopted by a man from a different tribe, causing him to have to adapt to more of a sophisticated tribe. He attended a tribal school that was located near the palace that he lived in, many children was not afforded this luxury. Not only that, Nelson Mandela was the first in his family to attend school. At the age of 16 Mandela traveled to Tyhalarhan for his circumcision that marked him as a man (BIO). This was a tradition

The man who eliminated many tough ways of life for citizens in South Africa was not only an influential human activist, he was also a South African role model and more specifically a freedom fighter. Nelson Mandela taught his supporters to toss their weapons and face the enemies straight through peaceful demonstrations, and not through firing weapons or killing innocent lives. Nelson Mandela forever changed the way of politics by abolishing apartheid in South Africa. Without his continues struggle, it’s highly likely to believe that even today black South Africans wouldn't be free.

Is cursive handwriting a thing of the past? For hundreds of years, this style of penmanship has been the main form of written communication, but for a large number of people today, it is a riddle that can not be solved. “The sinuous letters of the cursive alphabet, swirled on countless love letters, credit card slips and banners above elementary chalk boards are going the way of the quill and inkwell. With computer keyboards and smartphones increasingly occupying young fingers, the gradual death of the fancier ABC’s is revealing some unforeseen challenges” (Zezima). In today’s digital world, some people argue that cursive handwriting is no longer necessary for academic success and has become irrelevant in the classroom. When Common Core was introduced in 2010, many school districts decreased the time spent on cursive while others removed it from the curriculum all together. Neuroscientist and psychologist are beginning to show we may be dismissing cursive handwriting too quickly as numerous studies that show the benefit of cursive writing should not be overlooked, in fact, “learning cursive is an important tool for cognitive development” (Klemm).

As one of the most revolutionary leaders who stood up for his fellow citizens to lead the battle against the Anti-Apartheid movement, Nelson Mandela. Moreover, in his effectiveness as a leader later in his life made history by becoming the first democratically elected President of South Africa. He was the leader and the face of the Anti-Apartheid movement and all through his life; he relentlessly fought against racial discrimination. Mandela considered an innovative leader who inspired, motivated, and stroked the world from afar with his bravery and his lifelong dream. As a young adult, he longed for and dreamed that of influencing the freedom struggle of his people, this showed his leadership effectiveness in proving his stance, in his pursuit

“In my country we go to prison first and then become President.” In 1991, Nelson Mandela was elected the president of the African National Congress. After President F.W. de Klerk released him from jail, Mandela continued to negotiate the country’s first non-racial elections for him. It began on December 21, 1991 at the World Trade Centre in Johannesburg. White South Africans were willing to share power but many black South Africans wanted a complete transfer of power as whites had before. These negotiations were tense and violence across South African townships erupted followed by the assassination of ANC and South African Communist Party leader Chris Hani on April 10, 1993. In 1993, Mandela and President de Klerk were awarded the Nobel

Cursive handwriting and it's relevance in today's grade-school curriculum is not a fresh debate, however with the recent detraction from many schools it begs the question: Is cursive handwriting essential to children's education? Cursive is being sacrificed, as of late, for typing skills in most state school's curriculum. Long thought to provide students with ease in handwritten assignments and note taking, as well as comprehension skills; cursive handwriting is being seen more irrelevant by educators in this modern era. Is writing out a fluid string of words really about improving one's reading and writing abilities? Or are some enthusiasts holding onto what cursive means to them personally?

Nelson Mandela lead the South African people out of apartheid by using peaceful protests to help spread awareness of the SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC condition of HIS country to the world during the end of the 20th century. He was SENTENCED TO life IMPRISONMENT in 1963 for treason, but the ban on his image in public, made him an icon to the black community, THIS kept the hope of ending the apartheid movement alive for his country. Mandela was an accomplished, educated man, who became president OF SOUTH AFRICA, ACTING AS a negotiator between two feuding races. HE left a strong legacy when he died at the age of 95.(show the clip of interview)

As i have said before, Nelson Mandela was a great leader not only to me, but also to the rest of our society. He left a great impact on today's world and will continue to do that in the future. The things that he has done in the past, can and has approved the present and will be able to affect the younger ones while growing up later on in life. Mandela is known all around the world for not only what he has done for his country, but also for what he has done for all countries around the world. Although he is dead physically and mentally, his powerful legacies remain immortal.

When thinking about black history month most of us think about rosa parks or Martin Luther King Jr. as a couple of the most powering african americans who started the movement on civil rights which is true, they did make milestones for the african american population but we also have to remember Nelson Mandela and all of his efforts with the struggle of the laws of apartheid with a multi-racial democracy.

Imagining our future citizens being unable to write their own signature is truly a bewildering thought. Unfortunately, this reality is a very possible and likely outcome for our country as schools around the United States are debating whether or not to keep cursive writing in their curriculums. Some states believe it is a vital and basic necessity of education, while others think print handwriting would do just fine. Generally, this matter has proven to be a very controversial topic that largely impacts education. From the Sources, it can be gathered that there are many credible arguments to this debate, however, it is evident that the benefits of maintaining cursive writing in schools outweigh the negatives, if any.