Abolitionists Criticized Slavery, Using Passionate Images of Slave Families Being

question 16

True/False

Abolitionists criticized slavery, using passionate images of slave families being broken up on the auction block, thereby destroying opportunities for meaningful family life.

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Definitions:

Social Context

The immediate physical and social setting in which people live or in which something happens or develops, including culture, economy, and societal norms.

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate societal norms and expectations, which can result in social disapproval or sanction.

Nonconformity

The refusal to align with established norms, values, or practices of society.

Functionalist Theories

Theories in sociology that view society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.