Why were people from colonized countries often portrayed in sexualized images in the 19th century?

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The sexualization of people from colonized countries was a way for conquerors to undermine their humanity, establish dominance, and justify their subjugation. It was a tactic used to reinforce the idea that these people were "other" and uncivilized, and therefore needed to be controlled by their European colonizers.

Why Were People from Colonized Countries Often Portrayed in Sexualized