The slave trade created a sexual imbalance in some parts of Africa.In Angola,this imbalance encouraged the practice of polygyny and forced women to take on duties that had been the responsibility of men.

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The slave trade created a demand for male labor in the Americas, resulting in the capture and enslavement of mainly men from Africa. This created a gender imbalance in parts of Africa, leading to practices such as polygyny and increased responsibilities for women.

The Slave Trade Created a Sexual Imbalance in Some Parts