Dear Editor,
One is particularly disappointed in the presentation published in the Sunday Chronicle of March 30, 2008, titled: Where is Marginali-sation?
The simplistic submission offered, in an attempt to debunk the perception, and indeed the assertion, of the marginalisation of what are described as ‘Africans’ (and ‘Others’) vis a vis ‘Indians’ was extremely disappointing.
Prem Misir may not only be aware of it, but his haste to do his ‘master’s bidding’ is in fact reflective of an operative who is marginalized to the extent of having to sacrifice independent judgement. ‘Marginalisation’ as portrayed in numbers only, has little or no relevance in evaluating the substantive psychological condition which obtains. Being a Permanent Secretary, for instance, provides no immunity against the process. Indeed the incumbent may be much more exposed to the negative experience, given the environment of micro-management which he or she must endure.
