BONDWOMEN Meaning and
Definition
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Bondwomen is a term that refers to female individuals who are held in bondage or servitude. Historically, bondwomen were typically enslaved women, who were owned by someone and forced to engage in various forms of labor or service against their will. They were considered the property of their owners, devoid of personal freedom and basic human rights.
Bondwomen were often subjected to a range of harsh conditions and treatment, which included physical abuse, sexual exploitation, and separation from their families. They were often forced to work on plantations, in households, or in other industries, where their labor was exploited for the economic benefit of their owners.
In many societies, the status of bondwomen was determined based on their race or ethnicity. Colonial empires, such as those of European powers, were known for particularly brutal systems of enslavement that targeted Indigenous peoples and Africans, and bondwomen from these groups were commonly subjected to the worst forms of oppression.
While the term bondwomen predominantly refers to historical contexts of slavery, it can also be used more broadly to describe women who are in situations of forced labor or servitude today. This can include situations of human trafficking, domestic servitude, or other forms of modern-day slavery.
Common Misspellings for BONDWOMEN
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Etymology of BONDWOMEN
The word "bondwomen" is derived from Middle English "bonde womman" where "bonde" means "a slave or serf" and "womman" means "woman". It originated in the 14th century, with "bond" referring to someone who was enslaved or bound to a master. Therefore, "bondwomen" originally referred to women who were enslaved or held in servitude.
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