What is The Liberation of Aunt Jemima, by artist Betye Saar, commenting on?
A)rampant consumerism
B)the rise of technology
C)the role of women in society
D)the stereotyping of African-American women in advertising
E)the food industry

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The title of the artwork itself, "The Liberation of Aunt Jemima", references the stereotypical caricature of African-American women used in advertising for the popular pancake mix brand Aunt Jemima. The artwork is specifically commenting on the harmful representation of Black women in advertising and their reinforcement of negative stereotypes.

What Is the Liberation of Aunt Jemima, by Artist Betye