Slavery

usgb/ˈsleɪvəri/
noun

The situation in which a person owns another person and controls their life.

Although slavery has been abolished in many countries, it still exists in some parts of the world.
Visual representation of "slavery" - the situation in which a person owns another person and controls their life

Often appears as...

  • abolition of slavery
  • end of slavery
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Historical Context

Understand 'slavery' as a major historical issue involving forced labor and human rights violations.

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Slavery in the 19th century was a dark period in global history.
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Still Exists

Remember that 'slavery' refers to a current issue in some places, not just history.

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Organizations today still fight against contemporary forms of slavery.
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Ownership Aspect

The core of this 'slavery' definition is ownership of one person by another.

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Slavery involved treating people as property that could be bought and sold.
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