In the history of slavery, some rich women chose especially child boys as slaves. What could be the reason for this?

[Anonymous]

Some sources say that it is easier to dominate and punish, and that women feel more secure and stronger. A slave owner woman says in the letter 'Any slave can't be more obedient to a woman than a collared little boy'

[KitsuneFoxSpirit]

Those slaves were eunuchs or castrated. This means they do not have sexual needs.

As for why? Why do people get exotic pets nowadays? For the wow factor with their friends. That's what these slave boys were. Far less dangerous than keeping a black adult man who could've assaulted them.

[Asker]

I’ve heard they were castrated. Also, as you said, I've read that these boys were walked on collar by women, just like pets nowaday. i agree with you

[purplepoppy]

Probably just a fashion accessory or their husbands wouldn't trust them with a black guy. Alternatively if I've paid good money for an adult slave I want him doing proper work in the field

[Asker]

I think it makes sense to see it as just a fashion accessory because they always take this little boys with them to carry their belongings.

[bean2k21]

The slave boy's fingers are stronger than his sister's, so he scratches the master's ass a lot better. Also, slave boy is an investment in her future.

[Whatever2929292]

I don't know but that one 3 or 4 down is a total Karen

[Anonymous]

Maybe they felt controlled and dominated by men in general and they saw the male slaves as their only opportunity to reverse the roles or get back at men

[Asker]

Yes. Maybe they feel more powerful when they hold these totally obedient boy’s collar

[Anonymous]

Because males are typically stronger and possibly for sexually uses

[Asker]

But they were only child and probably they were castrated

[Opinion Owner]

Probably castrated but slave owners definitely raped young slaves

[Opinion Owner]

Esp the females

[Asker]

Maybe you are right. Because I've also read about disgusting and inhumane things like women using these little boys to clean their shitty asses after the toilet.

[Opinion Owner]

Absolutely these people were sick