How Did Men with Children Respond When Their Wives Died

question 4

Multiple Choice

How did men with children respond when their wives died in colonial America?

• A) They remarried as quickly as possible.
• B) They remained celibate for five years.
• C) They gave the children over to the women in their wife's family.
• D) They became stay-at-home dads.

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Definitions:

White Privilege

The societal privileges that benefit white people over non-white people in some societies, particularly if they are otherwise under the same social, political, or economic circumstances.

Institutional Racism

The systemic policies and practices within and across institutions that perpetuate racial inequality and discrimination against certain racial or ethnic groups.

Colonial Exploitation

The economic and social practices by which colonial powers extracted resources and labor from colonized countries, often leading to long-term developmental disparities.

Black Sexuality

Refers to the exploration and expression of sexual identity among individuals of African descent, often within the context of societal norms and challenges.