noun a government or social system dominated by or advocating slavery
Refers to the period in American history when slaveholders held significant political power and influence.
Examines the social dynamics and power structures within a society where slavery is prevalent.
Analyzes the economic implications of a society built on slave labor.
Used to describe a system of government or society dominated by slaveholders.
Discusses the impact of slavery and slaveholders on the rights and freedoms of marginalized groups.
Explores the legacy of slavery and its influence on American culture and society.
In historical writings, the term 'slavocracy' may be used to refer to the dominance of slaveholding interests in the antebellum South.
Historians may use 'slavocracy' to describe the system of government and society controlled by slave owners in the pre-Civil War Southern states.
Political scientists may use 'slavocracy' to analyze power dynamics and decision-making processes within societies with a significant slaveholding class.