In the bondage of others they saw their freedom
know how bad it was. That was how James Redpath, a northern journalist who toured the South in the 1850s, explained white southern women’s support for slavery to his readers. He reckoned that women were shielded from the “most obnoxious features” of the trade—rarely witnessing the auctions and the lashes doled out as punishments on plantations—and were oblivious to the “gigantic commerce” that it had become. Over time historians came to agree that slavery was the business of men.
Research published last month shatters that narrative. Economists at Ohio State University analysed data from the New Orleans slave market, the biggest of them all, to quantify women’s involvement. They found that women were buyers or sellers in 30% of all transactions and 38% of those that involved female slaves. By matching names to census records they show that it was not just single or widowed women who dealt in slaves because they lacked husbands; married ones did, too.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Nelly Korda: World number one wins Americas Open for sixth win in seven tournamentsNelly Korda holds off the challenge of Hannah Green to record a sixth LPGA Tour victory in seven starts.
Read more »
Rangers transfer drive escalates in the Americas after Jefte as summit on agendaThe left-back is already in the door from Brazil and could be followed by Chilean defender Thomas Galdames.
Read more »
Scotland: 10 uncapped players in Americas Tour squadScotland head coach Gregor Townsend names 10 uncapped players in his 37-man squad for the Americas Tour this summer.
Read more »
Portal connecting Dublin and New York 'reawakens' under new restrictions after 'inappropriate behaviour'The interactive artwork is back up and running again - but measures have been put in place to to crack down on 'inappropriate behaviour' which led to its temporary shutdown.
Read more »
McDonald's trialling new Happy Meal menu in Lancashire with four new itemsThe new Happy Meal items will be available for a three-month trial period from May 29
Read more »
Macron heads to New Caledonia as Australia and New Zealand evacuate citizens after deadly riotsSix people, including two police officers, have been killed in the violence which erupted after protests over voting reforms being pushed through by Mr Macron's government.
Read more »