Slavery and Abolition

Slavery is the practice of forcing people to work without pay and denying them basic rights, often based on race or social status. It has existed in various forms throughout history. Abolition refers to the movement to end slavery, advocating for the freedom and humane treatment of enslaved individuals. Key efforts, such as those led by abolitionists in the 18th and 19th centuries, helped change laws and public opinion, ultimately leading to the formal outlawing of slavery in many countries. The abolition of slavery was a significant step toward human rights and equality.