Define and Explain Goffman's Concept "Merchant of Morality

question 24

Essay

Define and explain Goffman's concept "merchant of morality."

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Definitions:

Olaudah Equiano

An African writer and abolitionist who was enslaved as a child, bought his freedom, and wrote an autobiography detailing his experiences.

Eighteenth Century

The century that spans from January 1, 1701, to December 31, 1800, marked by significant events including the Enlightenment, the American Revolutionary War, and the beginning of the Industrial Revolution.

Middle Passage

The sea journey undertaken by slave ships from West Africa to the West Indies, notorious for its brutality and high mortality rates.