Bantu Education was a system of education in South Africa established in 1953 under the Bantu Education Act. It aimed to provide a separate and inferior education for black South Africans, reinforcing the policies of apartheid. The curriculum was designed to prepare black students for a life of manual labor and limited opportunities, reflecting the government's intention to maintain racial segregation. The system faced widespread criticism for its discriminatory practices and poor quality of education. It restricted access to higher education and promoted a lack of critical thinking, ultimately contributing to social and economic inequalities that persisted long after the end of apartheid.