Скачать или смотреть How Virginia’s 1662 Partus Sequitur Ventrem Created Hereditary Slavery: Born Enslaved by Law

In 1662, colonial Virginia passed one of the most consequential laws in American history: Partus Sequitur Ventrem—a legal doctrine stating that a child’s status would follow that of the mother. This single statute permanently altered the trajectory of slavery, race, gender, and law in North America.
In this video, we break down:
• What Partus Sequitur Ventrem actually meant
• Why it directly contradicted English common law
• How it transformed slavery into a hereditary, race-based system
• The gendered exploitation of enslaved women’s bodies and reproduction
• The long-term legal and racial consequences for American society
This is not just a story about a colonial statute—it is the legal foundation of chattel slavery, racial hierarchy, and inherited bondage in the United States.
If you’re interested in African history, Black history, colonial law, slavery studies, or challenging Eurocentric historical narratives, this video is for you.
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