Dispossessed Lives: Enslaved Women, Violence, and the Archive

In this thought-provoking audiobook, Marisa J. Fuentes explores the lives of enslaved and free women in 18th-century Bridgetown, Barbados, revealing their stories through a careful examination of fragmented historical sources. Combining interdisciplinary methods and feminist theory, Fuentes uncovers how colonial power structures and the archive itself shape our understanding of these women's experiences. The work offers a compelling and nuanced perspective on the everyday realities of women living under slavery, challenging traditional historical narratives.