Essay Ethnic & Racial Studies History Humanities
University of St Andrews

Research Essay - The Children of Enslavement: historical legacy and lived experiences of children in trans-Atlantic slavery.

This research essay reviews children's experiences of Middle Passage and argues that infantilization, rather than commodification, is a more compelling theoretical lens to understanding the commercialization of Africans in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
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Noura McNelis Mahmoud
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Noura McNelis Mahmoud (She/Her)
Student, Laidlaw St Andrews

Hello! I'm Noura, a University of St Andrews student heading into third year. I study International Relations and Modern History, and I particularly am interested in migrant rights and decolonial histories. My project aims to examine the experiences of children in the trans-Atlantic slave trade, pinpointing the uniqueness of those experiences and utilizing both data and autobiographies of enslaved people in order to come to new conclusions regarding our understandings of the slave trade. 

Outside of my studies and project I love the outdoors, baking/cooking for my friends, art in all forms, and cultural exploration! 

If you want to chat send me a message! I would love to connect with you about your project or interests, or if you have any knowledge that could contribute to my work!

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