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Discussion Questions
1. How did stereotypes and treatment of Black people before slavery result in poor
treatment regarding their sexuality?
2. Describe how slaves were sexually abused and how this practice demonstrated
the masters’ control over slaves’ lives.
3. Identify and discuss various achievements in the twentieth century related to
Black sexuality and how they countered old and harmful stereotypes about Black
people’s sexuality. Which of these achievements were more effective than others
in promoting sexual and social justice? Provide reasons for your views.
4. Moving forward, how can we achieve even greater social and sexual justice for
Black individuals and their communities? Use historical context to develop your
ideas.
Writing Prompt
How has the historically documented bad treatment of African Americans’ sexuality
harmed them symbolically and materially? What historical events have helped to
mitigate against the sexual prejudice from which African Americans and their
communities have suffered? What historical events in the history of Black sexuality in
the United States has impacted Black people, their communities, and their allies most?
Provide reasons for your assertions and ideas.