Black Women's Reproductive History
Deirdre highlights the stark contrast in societal attitudes towards black women's reproductive capabilities before and after emancipation. While enslaved women were celebrated for their ability to produce offspring, this praise quickly turned to criticism in freedom, framing their motherhood as a societal burden. This shift reflects a deeper, ongoing issue of viewing black women's sexuality through a pathological lens, rooted in historical control and exploitation.In this clip
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