### Discussion Prompt

Course: Women in American History 20245U-HIST-014-201

Instructions:
1. Write in complete sentences; do not bullet-point your discussion and reply or copy and paste the prompts into your posting.
2. Write in paragraph form.
3. Proofread for grammar before submitting.
4. Post a new thread on the following prompt and reply to at least one student's post.
5. Each post (discussion and reply) must be at least five sentences.
6. Use only the weekly sources assigned; do not use outside internet sources.
7. The video lectures are essential for responding to the prompts.
8. No use of outside sources or AI; doing so will result in a zero for the assignment.

Submission Deadline: 7/26 at 11:59 PM PST

Prompt:
Based on the evidence in the video lectures and any other module sources:

1. Describe one example of how a slave woman could have some form of autonomy.
2. Describe one example of a slave owner's wife exerting her power over female slaves.
3. Think critically about how this topic is relevant today. What is happening in the U.S. that connects to this topic?

- Hint: How do women exert power today in society, community, family, and labor? Do women exert power over other women in society today, and if so, how and where? You may use another idea for the contemporary connection.

Important:
Students must post their own work before seeing other students' posts. Click on "Reply" to begin your response to the prompt.