El impacto de la esclavitud en la familia y la comunidad morisca granadina en el destierro, 1569-1610

Abstract

This article examines the profound impact of slavery on the Morisco families and communities from Granada during their forced exile between 1569 and 1610. The Moriscos, who were a Muslim minority forcibly converted to Christianity in Spain, faced significant challenges following the conquest of Granada and the subsequent Alpujarras rebellion. The study highlights how the violent conflict led to the enslavement of approximately 25,000 Moriscos, severely disrupting their communities. The article explores the demographic, social, and economic consequences of slavery, emphasizing the gender imbalance created by the high number of enslaved women. It also discusses the attempts of surviving Morisco communities to reconstruct their social and familial structures in exile, despite the devastating effects of forced labor, dispersal, and the loss of cultural heritage. The research underscores the resilience of the Morisco community as they adapted to new environments while struggling to maintain their identity and cohesion in the face of systematic oppression. The article contributes to a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics of slavery, community disintegration, and cultural resistance in early modern Spain.