Formerly enslaved women, including Harriet Jacobs, sought to draw attention to the sexual abuse inherent in slavery in order to:

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When Harriet Jacobs approached the topic of sexual abuse, it was to draw the attention of white women as well as to further the abolitionist cause. Sexual abuse of enslaved women was commonplace and a topic that was rarely acknowledge. Jacobs' attention to this aspect of the women's experience in slavery was also to further highlight the immorality of slavery.

Formerly Enslaved Women, Including Harriet Jacobs, Sought to Draw Attention