A recent column by the usually insightful and thought-provoking Verashni Pillay in the Mail & Guardian has caused something of an uproar. Her contention appears to be that white “liberals” (a term she uses to mean “people who don’t consider themselves racist”) are gross hypocrites who are merely in denial about their racism. According to […]
Carol Freeman
Carol Freeman is a political activist and women's rights lobbyist, specialising in issues related to violence against women, rape and human trafficking for sexual exploitation. Her experience in this field has given her a particular understanding of the power relationships that exist around issues of commercial sex and rape.
She has made various contributions to public policy including compiling a report for Committee for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) at the United Nations, NY.
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Deeply disturbing premises
Last week, George Lekgetho, when arguing for the legalisation of prostitution for the 2010 World Cup, said: “It is one of the things that would make it [the tournament] a success because we hear of many rapes, because people don’t have access to them [women].” Statements like this one confirm all my worst fears about […]