The Jezebel Stereotype
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The Jezebel Stereotype
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Black woman as Jezebels
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The portrayal of black women as lascivious by nature is an enduring stereotype. The descriptive words associated with this stereotype are singular in their focus: seductive, alluring, worldly, beguiling, tempting, and lewd. Historically, white women, as a category, were portrayed as models of self-respect, self-control, and modesty - even sexual purity, but black women were often portrayed as innately promiscuous, even predatory. This depiction of black women is signified by the name Jezebel.
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http://hdl.handle.net/2323/4778
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Author (aut): Pilgrim, David, Dr.
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Article posted on the Jim Crow Museum written by Dr. David Pilgrim July 2002, re-edited 2012.
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