Slavery was a brutal and inhumane institution from "summary" of Illustrated Black History by George McCalman
Slavery, a monstrous system that stained the history of humanity, was marked by its sheer brutality and inhumanity. The abhorrent practice of enslaving individuals stripped them of their basic human rights and dignity, subjecting them to unspeakable suffering and degradation. The enslaved were treated as mere property, denied the most fundamental liberties that we often take for granted. The cruel and oppressive treatment of enslaved people was a defining feature of slavery. They were forced to endure backbreaking labor under the harshest conditions, with little to no respite. Physical abuse and punishment were commonplace, serving as tools of control and intimidation. The psychological toll of being dehumanized and degraded on a daily basis cannot be overstated. Families were torn apart, with children forcibly separated from their parents and spouses sold off to different owners. The bonds of kinship were shattered, leaving indiv...
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