The context in which the government operated was that of racism, class struggle, and social challenges for the freed slaves. The government faced a lot of challenges that needed its attention at the same time. At the same time, the white majority wanted to continue with policies and regulations of racial discrimination. The emancipation of slavery was a common issue then, as former slaves and their offspring tried to make a breakthrough in life. In this respect, social workers were influenced by trends of the time in their work.