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Women and Slavery in the French Antilles, 16351848Bernard MoittExamines the reaction of black women to slavery.In Women and Slavery in the French Antilles, 16351848, Bernard Moitt argues that gender had a profound effect on the slave plantation system in the French Antilles. He details and analyzes the social condition of enslaved black women in the plantation societies of Martinique, Guadeloupe, SaintDomingue (now Haiti), and French Guiana from 1635 to the abolition of slavery in the French colonial empire in 1848. Moitt examines the lives of black women in bondage, evaluates the impact that the slave experience had on them, and assesses the ways in which women reacted to and coped with slavery in the French Caribbean for over two centuries.As males outnumbered females for most of the slavery period and monopolized virtually all of the specialized tasks, the disregard for gender in task allocation meant that females did proportionately more hard labor than did males. In addition to hard work in the fields, women were engaged in genderspecific labor and performed a host of other tasks.Women resisted slavery in the same ways that men did, as well as in ways that gender and allocation of tasks made possible. Moitt casts slave women in dynamic roles previously ignored by historians, thus bringing them out of the shadows of the plantation world into full view, where they belong.Bernard Moitt is Assistant Professor in the History Department at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. Previously, he taught at the University of Toronto and at Utica College of Syracuse University. Educated in Antigua (where he was born), Canada, and the United States, he has written on aspects of francophone African and Caribbean history, with particular emphasis on gender and slavery.Blacks in the DiasporaDarlene Clark Hine, John McCluskey, Jr., David Barry Gaspar, general editorsJune 2001256 pages, 6 1/8 x 9 1/4, index, append.cloth0253339138$44.95 L / 34.00paper0253214521$19.95 s / 15.50
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- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book has two hundred fifty-six pages. It provides a detailed examination of the lives of black women in slavery.
- Q: What are the dimensions of this book? A: The dimensions of the book are six inches by nine inches. This size makes it convenient for reading and handling.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding. This makes it lightweight and portable for readers.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Bernard Moitt. He is an Assistant Professor specializing in history at Virginia Commonwealth University.
- Q: What time period does the book cover? A: The book covers the period from sixteen thirty-five to eighteen forty-eight. It focuses on the impact of slavery on women in the French Antilles.
- Q: How do I approach reading this book? A: To read this book, simply find a quiet space where you can focus. It’s suitable for anyone interested in history and gender studies.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic study. It provides in-depth analysis and is useful for courses on history and gender.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes of gender, slavery, and resistance. It highlights the unique roles of black women in plantation societies.
- Q: Can this book be used for research purposes? A: Yes, this book can be used for research. It includes a thorough index and appendices for further exploration of topics.
- Q: How should I store this book? A: Store the book in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. This will help preserve its condition over time.
- Q: Is there any special care needed for this book? A: No special care is needed for this book. Just handle it gently to maintain its quality.
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- Q: How can I find more books like this one? A: You can find more books like this one by searching under the Caribbean and West Indies category. Look for titles related to slavery and gender studies.
- Q: Does this book have an index? A: Yes, the book includes an index. This helps readers easily locate specific topics or references within the text.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, this book is part of the Blacks in the Diaspora series. It is edited by notable historians in the field.
- Q: What is the price of the paperback edition? A: The price of the paperback edition is nineteen dollars and ninety-five cents. This is a reasonable price for an academic book.