Xica da Silva remains a polarizing figure in Brazilian history. To some, she is a symbol of the sexual exploitation inherent in slavery; to others, a feminist icon who beat the system at its own game. This paper suggests that the historical record supports a middle ground.
Her life changed dramatically after she was purchased by , a wealthy diamond contractor representing the Portuguese Crown. Oliveira granted her freedom (manumission) and the two lived together for roughly 16 years as an unofficial couple, during which they had 13 children . xica da silva
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