Black Tax - Burden Or Ubuntu? (Paperback)

A secret torment for some, a proud responsibility for others, ‘black tax’ is a daily reality for thousands of black South Africans. In this thought-provoking and moving anthology, a provocative range of voices share their deeply personal stories.

With the majority of black South Africans still living in poverty today, many black middle-class households are connected to working-class or jobless homes. Some believe supporting family members is an undeniable part of African culture and question whether it should even be labelled as a kind of tax. Others point to the financial pressure it places on black students and professionals, who, as a consequence, struggle to build their own wealth. Many feel they are taking over what is essentially a government responsibility. The contributions also investigate the historical roots of black tax, the concept of the black family and the black middle class.

In giving voice to so many different perspectives, Black Tax hopes to start a dialogue on this widespread social phenomenon.

General

Imprint:	Jonathan Ball Publishers SA
Country of origin:	South Africa
Release date:	September 2019
Editors:	Niq Mhlongo
Dimensions:	210 x 138 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	272
ISBN-13:	978-1-86842-974-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Economic theory & philosophy Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Family & other relationships > Intergenerational relationships Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Financial, taxation, commercial, industrial law > Financial law > Taxation law Books > Local Author Showcase > Lifestyle
LSN:	1-86842-974-1
Barcode:	9781868429745

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