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codyclark

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What is manumission, and what is its relevance for a discussion of institutionalized discrimination?
 
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The primary difference between Marx's and Dahrendorf's versions of the conflict theory of social change is that
 
  a. Marx ignores economic class.
  b. Dahrendorf fails to acknowledge social conflict.
  c. For Dahrendorf economics was not the only source of conflict.
  d. Marx overemphasizes stability.
  e. all of the above


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Reply #1 on: Jul 1, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Manumission is the term for the process by which one's legal status changes from enslaved to freed. Because manumission was so restricted within the American slavery system, the legacy of slavery in terms of continued discrimination and economic disadvantage is strong.

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