This chapter analyzes the historical context of black-on-white rape accusations in Virginia from 1900 to 1960, revealing the intricate dynamics of race, gender, and the judicial system. It focuses on the case of Dorothy Skaggs and William Harper, showcasing how systemic oppression and racial biases influenced legal outcomes. Additionally, the chapter critiques the adaptability of discriminatory systems through the perspective of a Nazi observer, highlighting the complexities of white supremacy in America.
In the early 1930s, a young German law student spent a year in Arkansas, studying American “race law.” The fight over the 1936 Games provided Americans with a chance to study Nazi Germany. But it turns out the Nazis were studying us too.
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