Comments on: Saartjie Baartman: The Hottentot Venus

By: keishajo

keishajo — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:49:10 +0000

Did you finish your paper of comparison? If so could you share it with me…I think that it would be very interesting! Thanks in advance

By: hazzlejoy

hazzlejoy — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:31:26 +0000

Thanks for sharing information about her. I’m writing a paper for my sociology class comparing her to Beyonce. Do you know any references I can use to help write my paper? Thanks so much, I appreciate any help.

By: David W. Boles

David W. Boles — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:05:21 +0000

The inspiration is in her survival. We still know her today. She didn’t give in to the repression. She still teaches us from the grave about conditional acceptance, cruelty and perpetuated immorality.

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:42:15 +0000

An inspiration in what context? If any thing it should be a lesson to the youth who thrive on current fads. Saartje shows the degradation of black women and in some case all women. How is that something to find beauty in or inspiration?

By: David W. Boles

David W. Boles — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:30:26 +0000

I’m with you all the way. I love the fact that those people who were cruel to her should remain unforgiven even if they’re dead.

By: wedgito

wedgito — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:20:32 +0000

I hate the way she was treated by those people,coz she was a human.there was no respect at all for here.I’m sure they were doing thngs they supose not even do to their wives.I hate them even if they are dead today.

By: Big, Black, and Curvy | RelationShaping

Big, Black, and Curvy | RelationShaping — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:16:33 +0000

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By: David W. Boles

David W. Boles — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:33:46 +0000

That’s an excellent point, Gordon. I wonder if she found any peace and joy in her life before her death?

By: Gordon Davidescu

Gordon Davidescu — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 02:43:38 +0000

It’s amazing when you see people who have a greater influence after they have passed on than in their lifetimes. Saartjie Baartman is an inspiration.

By: David W. Boles

David W. Boles — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:50:29 +0000

It is fascinating, Anne, to look back at her sad history and then wonder about her incredible cultural influence now.