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The Atlantic Slave Trade: Forced Migration and Its Lasting Impact

Author(s) Parvathi Kamprath
Country India
Abstract "The Atlantic Slave Trade: Forced Migration and Its Lasting Impact" delves into the profound and lasting repercussions of this historical tragedy. Spanning over four centuries, the Atlantic Slave Trade forcibly relocated millions of Africans to the Americas, reshaping societies on both sides of the Atlantic. This research investigates the historical context, economic motives, and mechanisms that fueled this trade, while examining its devastating consequences on African societies, including demographic disruption, economic upheaval, and cultural transformation. Furthermore, it explores how enslaved Africans in the Americas played pivotal roles in shaping the New World's industries, culture, and social structures. The study delves into abolition movements, the end of the trade, and the enduring legacies of slavery, including racial disparities, systemic racism, and contemporary social justice movements. Through case studies and comprehensive analysis, this research underscores the ongoing relevance of the Atlantic Slave Trade, emphasizing the critical need to acknowledge and address its profound and enduring impact on the present-day social, economic, and cultural landscapes.
Keywords Atlantic Slave Trade, Migration, Africa, Triangular Trade
Field Sociology > Archaeology / History
Published In Volume 5, Issue 5, September-October 2023
Published On 2023-09-15
Cite This The Atlantic Slave Trade: Forced Migration and Its Lasting Impact - Parvathi Kamprath - IJFMR Volume 5, Issue 5, September-October 2023. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i05.6441
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i05.6441
Short DOI https://doi.org/gsqr3t

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