The Most Normal Girl in Cleveland with Heather Radke
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Butt Shape and Size in Historical Context
This chapter explores the historical context of how butt shape and size were used to categorize individuals and perpetuate stereotypes, particularly about black women as hypersexual. It discusses the dehumanization and oppression of enslaved women and their connection to centuries-old ideas about bodies.
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