— mahmood mamdani
biko neither communist nor capitalist. described proponent of african socialism, called socialist solution authentic expression of black communalism . idea derided of marxist contemporaries, later found parallels in ideas of mexican zapatistas. noting there significant inequality in distribution of wealth in south africa, biko believed socialist society necessary ensure social justice. in view, required move towards mixed economy allowed private enterprise in land owned state , in state industries played significant part in forestry, mining, , commerce. believed that, if post-apartheid south africa remained capitalist, black people join bourgeoisie inequality , poverty remain. put it, if south africa transitioned proportional democracy without socialist economic reforms, not change position of economic oppression of blacks .
in conversation woods, biko insisted bcm not degenerate anti-white racism because isn t negative, hating thing. s positive black self-confidence thing involving no hatred of . acknowledged fringe element may retain anti-white bitterness ; added: ll can restrain that, frankly s not 1 of our top priorities or 1 of our major concerns. our main concern liberation of blacks. elsewhere, biko argued responsibility of vanguard movement ensure that, in post-apartheid society, black majority not seek vengeance upon white minority. stated require education of black population in order teach them how live in non-racial society.
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