Pure White Episode 2: Purity is for the Free
Dec 11, 2023
Exploring the historical biases surrounding sexual purity, race, and White supremacy, the podcast delves into the intersection of purity culture and the history of slavery in the US. It focuses on how enslaved women used concepts of purity to resist exploitation and maintain their dignity. The narrative of Harriet Jacobs escaping slavery and navigating sexual exploitation provides insights into the complexities faced by women in the 19th century.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Exploring Sexual Purity as a Form of Resistance for Enslaved Women in the 19th Century
03:54 • 4min
Struggle against Corruption and Quest for Truth
08:21 • 3min
Resilience in the Face of Oppression
11:49 • 5min
Exploring Purity, Slavery, and White Supremacy in the 19th Century
16:59 • 3min