Slavery dehumanized both the enslaved and the enslavers from "summary" of Capitalism & Slavery by Eric Eustace Williams
The institution of slavery had a profound impact on both the enslaved individuals and those who held power over them. The dehumanization that occurred under slavery was not limited to the physical and emotional suffering experienced by the enslaved, but also extended to the moral degradation of the enslavers themselves. The enslaved were stripped of their basic human rights and treated as mere property, subject to the whims and desires of their owners. They were denied autonomy over their own bodies, forced to labor under brutal conditions, and subjected to physical and psychological abuse. This dehumanization was not only a result of the harsh treatment they endured, but also stemmed from the systematic denial of their humanity by those in power. In contrast, the enslavers also experienced a form of dehumanization through their participation in the institution of slavery. By viewing their fellow human beings as property to be bought and sold, t...
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