SOC244H5 : 2)afro-canadian families and the history of slavery.docx

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1) afro-candian families & the history of slavery. In 1793 ontario was the first colony to end slavery. 30 years later it ended in america. Believed that african americans tend to cling to their african roots (africanism) Authentic african cultural patterns found in music, language, housing structure. Slavery did not totally destroy the traditional african base. Nothing remains of what was their african roots because they were systematically stripped of their culture their beliefs and heritage. African families adopted white notion of the family. The origins of the family are rooted in slavery and plantation system. Family composition continuously being interrupted by the sale of children. Therefore: the black family is a consequence of slavery and american culture. Both conducted early studies of black families.