Female slave: meaning, definitions and examples
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female slave
[ ˈfiːmeɪl sleɪv ]
history
A female slave is a woman who is owned by another person and is forced to work without pay. Female slaves have been historically used for domestic work, agricultural labor, and sexual exploitation.
Synonyms
bondmaid, bondwoman, concubine
Examples of usage
- Female slaves were often treated as property and had no rights or freedoms.
- Many female slaves were subjected to physical and sexual abuse by their owners.
- Female slaves played a crucial role in the economies of ancient civilizations.
- The living conditions of female slaves were often harsh and dehumanizing.
- Female slaves were considered inferior to free women in society.
Translations
Translations of the word "female slave" in other languages:
🇵🇹 escrava
🇮🇳 दासी
🇩🇪 Sklavin
🇮🇩 budak perempuan
🇺🇦 рабиня
🇵🇱 niewolnica
🇯🇵 女性の奴隷 (じょせいのどれい)
🇫🇷 esclave féminine
🇪🇸 esclava
🇹🇷 kadın köle
🇰🇷 여성 노예 (yeoseong noye)
🇸🇦 جارية
🇨🇿 otrokyně
🇸🇰 otrokyňa
🇨🇳 女奴隶 (nǚ núlì)
🇸🇮 sužnja
🇮🇸 kvenþræll
🇰🇿 құл әйел
🇬🇪 მონათი ქალი
🇦🇿 qadın kölə
🇲🇽 esclava
Word origin
The history of female slavery dates back to ancient civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Rome, where women were treated as property and had no legal rights. Female slaves were used for various purposes, including domestic work, agricultural labor, and sexual servitude. The practice of female slavery continued through the transatlantic slave trade and persisted in various forms until the abolition of slavery in the 19th century. The legacy of female slavery has had lasting impacts on gender inequality and human rights.