Racism is a common topic in today’s society. There are constant protests and rallies, such as “Black Lives Matter” and the “Take a Knee” protest, regarding racism and rights for African-Americans in the United States, that have become more frequent within the past decade. Also, even though slavery was abolished in the United States, it is still an issue in many countries. Slavery and racism is still an ongoing issue in the world and is ever evolving, but it’s a problem that needs to stop so we can have a better world and lead better lives. In Oroonoko: or, The Royal Slave. A True History by Aphra Behn, Oroonoko must learn to adjust to his new life as a slave and the different treatment he receives. First, Oroonoko, a royal from his country
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To begin, “slavery in America began” during the 17th century and continued on for almost two-hundred years after that (History.com). Slavery was more common in the South due to the production and harvest of “tobacco” (History.com). Second, slavery in the United States was much stricter, education was “prohibited,” and if they did anything wrong they’d be “brutally punished” (History.com). Slaves were subject to harsh conditions and an unfair life. Next, in South America, slaves were not sold into slavery, unless done so by their “parents” (Sweet 93). Slaves were not just sold into slavery for money in South America. If you were a slave it was due to a specific reason, such as serving time for a “serious crime,” if the person were bought for money “purposes,” slavery would be considered “illegitimate” (Sweet 93). To continue, slaves were often protected during sickness or “mistreatment” (Sweet 94). It seems that slave owners really cared about the wellbeing of their slaves. Unlike South America, the United States did not really seem to care about their slaves. They only cared that they were doing their job. Lastly, slaves were not to be “mistreated so badly as to be driven” away and trying to “escape” (Sweet 94). As stated earlier, it did seem that slave owners cared about the protection and wellbeing of …show more content…
To start, in the United States “from the 1830s to the 1860s,” an antislavery “movement” began to “abolish” all slavery for good (History.com). There were many well known supporters of this movement such as Abraham Lincoln, who used a large majority of his campaign to bring awareness to the cause. Many people also became known for their work during the antislavery movement such as Frederick Douglas and Harriet Tubman. Second, in 1865 “the 13th Amendment” was put into place, “officially” abolishing all slavery. This was a turning point in American history, as it gave rights to all African Americans. Next, even though the United States abolished slavery, unfortunately many countries, estimating to about “167 countries,” are still able to legally allowed to own slaves (Nationalreview.com). Much of slavery today takes place in “Central and East Asia, and Central Africa” with over “18 and a half million slaves” overall (Nationalreview.com). This is a problem in many countries and it should be stopped. Lastly, the United States has been able to give equal rights to all citizens, thanks to the Civil Rights Act, but racism is still an issue in today’s society. There are many examples in today’s world of racism that is shown. As stated previously, there are many rallies and events that bring light and awareness to issues like these, that try and get people involved and getting them
To begin, “slavery in America began” during the 17th century and continued on for almost two-hundred years after that (History.com). Slavery was more common in the South due to the production and harvest of “tobacco” (History.com). Second, slavery in the United States was much stricter, education was “prohibited,” and if they did anything wrong they’d be “brutally punished” (History.com). Slaves were subject to harsh conditions and an unfair life. Next, in South America, slaves were not sold into slavery, unless done so by their “parents” (Sweet 93). Slaves were not just sold into slavery for money in South America. If you were a slave it was due to a specific reason, such as serving time for a “serious crime,” if the person were bought for money “purposes,” slavery would be considered “illegitimate” (Sweet 93). To continue, slaves were often protected during sickness or “mistreatment” (Sweet 94). It seems that slave owners really cared about the wellbeing of their slaves. Unlike South America, the United States did not really seem to care about their slaves. They only cared that they were doing their job. Lastly, slaves were not to be “mistreated so badly as to be driven” away and trying to “escape” (Sweet 94). As stated earlier, it did seem that slave owners cared about the protection and wellbeing of …show more content…
To start, in the United States “from the 1830s to the 1860s,” an antislavery “movement” began to “abolish” all slavery for good (History.com). There were many well known supporters of this movement such as Abraham Lincoln, who used a large majority of his campaign to bring awareness to the cause. Many people also became known for their work during the antislavery movement such as Frederick Douglas and Harriet Tubman. Second, in 1865 “the 13th Amendment” was put into place, “officially” abolishing all slavery. This was a turning point in American history, as it gave rights to all African Americans. Next, even though the United States abolished slavery, unfortunately many countries, estimating to about “167 countries,” are still able to legally allowed to own slaves (Nationalreview.com). Much of slavery today takes place in “Central and East Asia, and Central Africa” with over “18 and a half million slaves” overall (Nationalreview.com). This is a problem in many countries and it should be stopped. Lastly, the United States has been able to give equal rights to all citizens, thanks to the Civil Rights Act, but racism is still an issue in today’s society. There are many examples in today’s world of racism that is shown. As stated previously, there are many rallies and events that bring light and awareness to issues like these, that try and get people involved and getting them