Explain the Factors, Beginning in the Late 1960s, That Led

question 44

Essay

Explain the factors, beginning in the late 1960s, that led to a public outcry for business to be more socially responsible.

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Definitions:

Proslavery Argument

Justifications for slavery that emerged in the United States, including economic benefits, racial theories, and claims of benevolence.

Roman Empire

An ancient civilization that originated from the city of Rome, growing to become one of the largest empires in history, lasting from 27 BC to 476 AD in the West and until 1453 AD in the East (as the Byzantine Empire).

Pursuit Of Happiness

The right of individuals to seek out and engage in activities that they find personally satisfying or joyous.

George Fitzhugh

A nineteenth-century American social theorist known for his defense of slavery as a positive good, arguing that slavery ensured the welfare and civilization of society as a whole.