Question

What is the definition of slavery that sociologist Orlando Paterson gives

Answer 1

Orlando Paterson, a renowned sociologist, defines slavery as social death, a condition experienced by people who society regards as not fully human. His book "Slavery and Social Death" is regarded as the authoritative text on this premise.

Answer 2

Orlando Patterson, author of Slavery and Social Death, defined slavery as "the permanent, violent domination of natally alienated and generally dishonored persons".
He also said that there are two major types of slavery- slavery attained marked structural significance and slavery that does not play such a strong institutional role.