Coolie Women

Indian women faced numerous hardships when going to the West Indies. Their journey was often marked by physical and emotional challenges that tested their resilience. Leaving behind their familiar homes and communities, they embarked on a long and arduous voyage, enduring cramped and uncomfortable conditions on the ships. Once in the West Indies, they were confronted with the harsh reality of labor-intensive plantation work. They toiled under scorching suns and faced gruelling tasks, such as harvesting sugarcane and tending to crops. Often subjected to abusive treatment and discriminatory practices, they were denied basic rights and faced exploitation. Despite these adversities, Indian women displayed incredible strength and fortitude, carving out a place in a foreign land and laying the foundation for their descendants' future. Their immense sacrifices and unwavering determination paved the way for the Indian diaspora in the West Indies.