Historical Figures, Cultural History, Colonialism, Racial Exploitation, Human Rights, Body Positivity, Sexual Violence, Awareness, Healing and Therapy, Dance and Performance Art, Ancestral Veneration, Feminine Empowerment, Mental Health, Sexuality and Sensuality, Intersectionality Jessica Powell Historical Figures, Cultural History, Colonialism, Racial Exploitation, Human Rights, Body Positivity, Sexual Violence, Awareness, Healing and Therapy, Dance and Performance Art, Ancestral Veneration, Feminine Empowerment, Mental Health, Sexuality and Sensuality, Intersectionality Jessica Powell

The Tragic Legacy of Saartje Baartman: From Hottentot Venus to Healing

Discover the tragic legacy of Saartje Baartman, the Hottentot Venus, a Khoikhoi woman from Cape Colony, South Africa. Explore her exploitation, dehumanization, and objectification in 19th-century England's freakshows. This blog also delves into personal experiences of sexual violence, healing through dance and therapy, and the journey to restore dignity and honor the divine feminine

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