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Awareness of the complexities within this history and its legacies
Studying the transatlantic slave trade can provoke strong responses
because of the atrocities, cruelty and dehumanizing experiences
within its history.
Sensitivities
Read through the guidelines on specific issues in preparation for lessons
Use of language
Read through the guidelines on terminology to get a better sense of why language and descriptions matter
Addressing the issues
Teaching this subject raises questions about how to convey the magnitude and inhumanity of the slave trade, and corresponding contemporary issues such as anger, racism, identity, blame, guilt and ignorance in thoughtful and sensitive ways. The website offers guidelines on how to encourage debate and constructive criticism in order to address these aspects effectively.Sensitivities
Read through the guidelines on specific issues in preparation for lessons
Use of language
Read through the guidelines on terminology to get a better sense of why language and descriptions matter
About this artefact
“…the account is incredibly cold and highly detailed and it shows that [plantation owners] were dealing with pieces of property. The slaves are not represented as human beings; they are property, economic units…”
Robert Beckford