Njabulo S Ndebele Quotes

In reality, the recognition of a source of grievance does not necessarily imply that one understands a possible range of political implications which that recognition may entail.

Njabulo S Ndebele

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• In reality, the recognition of a source of grievance does not necessarily imply that one understands a possible range of political implications which that recognition may entail.

  

  Njabulo S Ndebele
  • Recognition
  • Grievance
  • Implications