Dark Custom

2009


There were many disciplinary methods for keeping slave people in line. The beating of the slaves was a form of empowerment, and of striking fear into the entire slave community. But in reality, it usually fed the fires of freedom-seeking.

One diabolical tactic utilized with pregnant slaves was to place them in a hole in the ground, where the body could barely move, and whip them. The young woman�s body was unable to fall forward or backwards, therefore keeping the unborn safe from injury. Overseers and other slaves themselves were used to perform this inhuman treatment of unfortunate beings.