Valuing Slavery
Women and children were often valued more highly as slaves than adult males, a trend rooted in reproductive capabilities and the potential for sexual exploitation. Slavery in America predates European arrival, with indigenous practices evolving into a commodified system of human trafficking. The Mormons faced a complex situation upon arriving in Utah, ultimately deciding to buy enslaved individuals into freedom as a response to the existing slaving practices in the region.In this clip
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