Rachel Jean-Baptiste
Historian of intimacy and the French-speaking Atlantic world, author of Multiracial Identities in Colonial French Africa (Cambridge UP, 2023), who researches race, family, and citizenship in colonial contexts.
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Dec 10, 2025 • 57min
Rachel Jean-Baptiste, "Multiracial Identities in Colonial French Africa: Race, Childhood, and Citizenship" (Cambridge UP, 2023)
Dr. Rachel Jean-Baptiste, a historian specializing in the French-speaking Atlantic world, delves into the fascinating dynamics of métis identities in colonial French Africa. She explores the impact of interracial relationships on race and citizenship, highlighting the resilience of African mothers in advocating for their children. Jean-Baptiste discusses the complexities of métis claims to citizenship amidst colonial racial hierarchies and the transformations triggered by World War II. Her insights reveal the lasting legacies and contemporary significance of métis histories.
Dec 10, 2025 • 57min
Rachel Jean-Baptiste, "Multiracial Identities in Colonial French Africa: Race, Childhood, and Citizenship" (Cambridge UP, 2023)
Rachel Jean-Baptiste, a historian specializing in intimacy and race in the French-speaking Atlantic world, delves into the complexities of métis identities in colonial French Africa. She explores the persistence of interracial relationships despite colonial racial hardening and how métis children fought for recognition and rights. Jean-Baptiste highlights African mothers' advocacy, citizenship debates influenced by métis voices, and the evolving landscape post-World War II. Her work reveals the intricate dynamics of race, belonging, and legal claims within a colonial context.
