Answer to Question #217316 in Psychology for Boneh

Question

For what reasons was the it difficult for most slaves at the Cape to develop ba stable family life during the VOC period

Answer 1

Slaves in Cape Town came from all over the world, mostly from India and East Africa. It was not easy to socialize because they were from different cultures and spoke different languages. Male slaves were preferred by slave dealers over female slaves, making it difficult for men to find girls.