New study reveals the significant involvement of women in the American slave trade
Unaware of the extent of the cruelty, white southern women supported slavery, shielded from its worst aspects. Historians previously believed slavery was a male-dominated business, but recent research challenges this notion.
A recent study by economists at Ohio State University analyzed data from the New Orleans slave market, uncovering that women played a substantial role. They participated as buyers or sellers in 30% of all transactions and 38% of those involving female slaves. The research also revealed that even married women, not just single or widowed, were involved in the trade.
2024-06-18 13:24:39
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