The Untold Horrors of Enslaved Women During Pregnancy

Watch the above video and answer the following questions.

What were the unique challenges and forms of resilience that defined the lives of Black slave women, and how did their intersectional identities shape their roles, relationships, and strategies for survival within the institution of slavery?

“In the deeply troubling practice of slave breeding during the era of slavery, how did Black women’s bodies and lives become commodified and exploited? What were the physical, emotional, and psychological tolls on Black women subjected to this practice, and how did it affect their sense of agency and identity?”

How does the documentary shed light on the specific birthing experiments conducted on Black women during slavery? What was the main reason for the experiments?

Who does the documentary credit for subjecting black women to birthing experiments and why were they chosen?

Who does the documentary attribute the responsibility for subjecting Black women to birthing experiments, and what factors or motivations are highlighted to explain why Black women were chosen as subjects?