The Center for Social Solutions is pleased to announce the launch of our 2022 paper competition focusing on issues within our Slavery and Its Aftermath research initiative.

Although slavery is largely categorized by era—classical, chattel, and modern—the lasting and pervasive effects are still very much felt; from the systemic oppression within our political and social constructions to the active transport and exploitation of vulnerable human beings around the world, the economic, legal, and social institution of slavery in the American colonies laid the groundwork for many of today’s societal inequities, both in the United States and abroad.

In thinking about this connection between past and present, we encourage students to respond to one of two prompts exploring the topics of reparations and modern slavery, respectively.

Learn more: https://lsa.umich.edu/social-solutions/news-events/news/inside-the-center/project-announcements/2022-paper-competition--slavery-and-its-aftermath.html