Enslaved Africans were treated as commodities in the capitalist system from "summary" of Capitalism & Slavery by Eric Eustace Williams
Enslaved Africans were considered as nothing more than units of labor in the capitalist system. They were treated as commodities to be bought, sold, and exploited for profit. Their humanity was disregarded in favor of their economic value to the slave owners and traders. The enslaved Africans were viewed as mere tools to be used in the production process. Their well-being and dignity were of little concern to those who profited from their labor. The capitalist system thrived on the exploitation of these enslaved individuals, as their forced labor contributed to the accumulation of wealth for the slave owners. The commodification of enslaved Africans extended beyond their labor value. They were also bought and sold like any other commodity on the market. Their lives were reduced to numbers on a ledger, their ...Similar Posts
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