Throughout history, social and political factors have influenced the role of women in different societies. As a result, women's roles have changed over time and in different places. Women throughout time have had very shocking and difficult experiences trying to find their place in society. The fight for respect and equal opportunities for women has always been a controversy in society, especially for African American women during the time of slavery. This article argues that the roles of African American women during the time of slavery were extremely harsh and almost unbearable. African women captured in war were less likely than men to be sold into slavery to rival clans or to European slavers. . This is because women were important to the maintenance of African clan societies. The work of captive women was considered valuable to the life of the clan. This is because in African societies women were the primary agricultural workers and, as such, their skill in this area was extremely valuable to the livelihood of many African societies. Additionally, women were prized for their fertility. Consequently, their ability to bear children added to the perceived power of a clan culture in which the size of the kin group was seen as evidence of the group's strength. And finally, women were appreciated in African culture for their socializing function. Because captive women were less likely to escape and, due to their physical vulnerability, they were often easier to acculturate into a new clan group. As such, women were often the teachers of those unfamiliar with clan customs and traditions. This was a vital and important process in the cultural cohesion of clan life. In many ways, women played a more instrumental role in… center of paper… Slavery damaged the physical and psychological well-being of everyone involved. The role of women during the time of slavery was very important, as explained. Slavery was a traumatizing time and many women took drastic measures due to the desperation they felt. The fight for respect and equal opportunities for women has always been a controversy in society, especially for African American women during the time of slavery. Understanding the roles and experiences of these women is important and should not be ignored. The role of African American women during the time of slavery was extremely harsh and almost unbearable. Slavery was a very horrific time in history, and while it is still a controversial topic, it is clear that women died or, if they survived, suffered from endless trauma that they had to deal with for the rest of their lives..