Was Gandhi Racist Or Racist

Question:

Mahatma Gandhi: a just social activist or a racist

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Pro 1:

Topic Sentence: was India’s greatest leader a racist?

Explanation: Gandhi has uttered racist remarks against Africans and that has raised the question “was India’s greatest leader a racist?”

Example: at that time, the term “kaffir” was not considered unpleasant nor offensive, however, Gandhi’s usage of the Arabic word “kaffir” in which he meant “non-believer” and had been used to degrade Hindus by Muslims, was surprising.

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Pro 1:

Topic Sentence: Gandhi was indeed racist and that is explained more thoroughly below.

Explanation: he used offensive terms to disregard Africans and attack them.

Example: according to a book written by 2 trusted south African university professors, gundi has openly and often voiced his disdain for black Africans and described them as ‘savage and raw’. He had also campaigned persistently to prove the British rulers that the Indians and the Indian community in south Africa were superior

Refutation: Gandhi was not the only example of a person who has a change in heart, regarding races. Historians believe that many well-known individuals have transformed over time due to some experiences.

Example: Gandhi too has suffered from harm widespread in his environment as he fought for ideas independence from the British through non-violent protest. Most importantly, it is to be remembered that during his early life, Gandhi has had little to no contact with Africans and therefore, didn’t understand their vulnerability.

During the struggle of Indians in 1914, with more than 50 thousand Indians on strike for mobilizing the Indian community against racist South Africa with about 10 thousand jailed and tens of Indians killed, Gandhi openly supported African rights and praised the leaders of Africa.

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