'Everything about her showed how deep her mind and soul were. Yet she was ridiculed for her appearance.'
Tag: idea of beauty
How Sarah Baartman’s Hips Went From a Symbol of Exploitation to a Source of Empowerment For Black Women
In the 19th century, Baartman was dehumanised and mocked for her large posterior. So what does it mean when Black women today strive for ‘Sarah Baartman hips’?