Women's Experience Under Slavery Crash Course Black American History

The video explores the unique experiences of Black women during American slavery, highlighting their economic value, roles in domestic and field labor, and the pervasive sexual violence they faced. It discusses the legal and social structures that defined their lives, such as the partus sequitur ventrum law, and features the story of Sojourner Truth, a prominent figure who spoke against these injustices. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding these experiences to grasp the early forms of racial and gender oppression that have evolved over time.

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