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In "The Outsiders," the term "shanghaiing" refers to the act of kidnapping or coercing someone, often to serve on a ship. It highlights the brutal reality of how some individuals, particularly those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, can be forced into dangerous situations against their will. The concept is used to illustrate the harshness of street life and the lack of agency faced by characters in the novel.

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