Blog 18

In the early 1900s, dissent against the government began to arise. It began with Gandhi's return to India from South Africa in 1915. From this time on, people began to revolt as other key characters and exemplary figures arose like Nelson Mandela. The ending of the Empires fueled a demand for a democracy. In addition, the economic disappointment many nations faced led to more support for a democracy. However, one of the nations that is still in bad condition is South Africa. There is a great divide between the educated since they earn a substantial amount of money compared to those who are not. In addition, in the modern day, Africans have little trust in their government and are not as enthusiastic about their democratic government like once before. However, a lasting legacy from history is Ghandi's wisdom and courage that we still admire today. Ghandi's actions are in accordance with many of the hallmarks of the sisters of Notre Dame. For example, he abides by the hallmark that states "we educate for and act on behalf of justice and peace in the world".