Contested Bodies: Pregnancy, Childrearing, and Slavery in Jamaica (Early American Studies)
by Sasha Turner
Sasha Turner's Contested Bodies investigates pregnancy, childrearing, and slavery in Jamaica, revealing how enslaved women asserted agency amid colonial oppression. Part of the Early American Studies series, it offers a critical lens on reproduction and resistance in historical contexts, enriching discussions on gender and power in the Americas.
About This Book
In Contested Bodies, Sasha Turner examines the experiences of pregnancy and childrearing under the institution of slavery in Jamaica. The book delves into how enslaved women navigated these intimate aspects of life amid oppressive systems.
Through historical analysis, Turner highlights the tensions between reproduction and control in colonial Jamaica. It addresses the broader implications for early American studies and the legacies of slavery.
The narrative focuses on the agency and resistance of enslaved individuals in shaping family and community bonds. This scholarly work contributes to understanding gender, race, and power dynamics in the Atlantic world.
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