AbolitionistAn individual who is against the act of slavery and works toward its abolition.
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A person who favors the abolition of a practice or institution, especially capital punishment or slavery."He became an influential abolitionist, speaking out against the cruel practice of slavery."
EmancipationThe act of freeing someone from domination or bondage.
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The fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions; liberation."The emancipation of the slaves was celebrated with joy and relief."
DiscriminationUnjust or unfair treatment of different categories of people, usually on the grounds of race, age, or gender.
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The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex."He spoke eloquently about his experience with discrimination and his fight for equality."
IlliterateThe status of individuals who are unable to read or write.
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Unable to read or write."He was born into slavery and started his life as an illiterate child."
OppressionThe state of being subject to unjust treatment or control.
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Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control."The narrative depicted the brutal oppression faced by slaves."
LiberationThe act of freeing someone from imprisonment, bondage, or oppression.
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The act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression."The book underscores the importance of liberation and the fight for human rights."
AutobiographyA written account of a person's life written by themselves.
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An account of a person's life written by that person."The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is a powerful autobiography."
VoicelessPeople who have little or no representation in society or control over their lives.
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Having no voice or say in affairs."Douglass strove to give a voice to the voiceless through his writings."