Once in Place, Oppressive Institutions Have Demonstrated Great Social Inertia

question 102

Essay

Once in place, oppressive institutions have demonstrated great social inertia and persistence. Explain this phenomenon in terms of how when the Civil War and the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution put an end to legal African American enslavement, systemic racism soon took the form of officially sanctioned segregation.

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Definitions:

Accommodating

Showing willingness to adjust actions or decisions to take into account others' needs or preferences.

Withdrawing

The act of pulling back or removing oneself from a situation, engagement, or commitment.

Confronting

The act of facing or addressing problems, disagreements, or challenging situations directly.

Collaborating

Working jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor, to achieve a common goal.