"The Status of Race"

Slaves brought to the Colonies were not viewed as human beings because of their physical appearance and ability to work. A lot of Europeans believed that African slaves were inferior and a savage group of animals or monsters. The women were unfit mothers because they could have children and go back to work in a timely matter. European men stated that slaves could have easy births and did not fear having babies like women in the Colonies. Slaves were not human and considered savages because they killed their children and consumed them. Africans were also known as people of beastly living because of the way they dressed and practice their social customs. Race became a reality and was giving gratification during slavery because there had to be a system of class and structure. Black women were considered unwomanly because of their physical make up and long breast. Some women were compared to monkeys and other animals because of their ability to work. Slaves lost their beauty and were mistreated so there could be a system of hierarchy in America. There had to be somebody who was in control and somebody who could serve for the purpose of power and pride. Children who were mulattos and had white fathers would still remain slaves. They might have a better job or be treated a little different from their darker relatives but they were slaves.