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International Relations
Since the times of apartheid, music as well as other forms of protest has been effective in raising concerns about various issues facing the citizens of the nation. Creativity in protest methods by the South Africans has been used to help the government to consider seriously the issues that have been brought forward by the protestors. These protests have been used actually to attract the public attention and help the national government to see things from the different perspective (Mbuyisa). Non-violent protests in South Africa have had a significant role in making the government reassess its decisions to bring about peaceful change.
Social activists and protestors have been able to use these various forms of protest to influence the government to change its stance on various issues, and these nonviolent protest methods have had a positive effect on the government’s decision-making processes (Friedmann 102). Political subversive phrases have been used in music, and the message of these songs has been understood through the music. These songs are usually made to stir the conscience of the government, and through the music it has been possible to raise certain questions in the society, protest against certain current events and voice the opinion of the citizens of the nation. The effectiveness of the use of music and other forms of protest has been noted and observed by the nation.
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