Women and Slavery in the Caribbean: A Feminist Perspective
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1. I am grateful to Sonia Cuales, Andy Vickerman, and Steve Stern for comments on earlier drafts of this article. I am, however, responsible for any errors caused by my stubborn adherence to certain positions.
2. A female head of a gang (the highest position among field slaves), who directed the work process, using force if necessary.
3. The group of slaves responsible for cutting grass on the plantation.
4. A special magistrate appointed and paid by the British government to enforce the rights of ex-slaves during the apprenticeship period.
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