SARAH BARRTMAN

SARAH BARRTMAN Sarah Baartman: A Tragic Figure in South African History   The story of Sarah Baartman highlights the deeply troubling history of exploitation and objectification faced by marginalized individuals. Born in the late 18th century in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, Sarah Baartman's life serves as a poignant reminder of the cruelty and dehumanization inflicted upon women of colour during the colonial era. Her tragic journey from her homeland to European stages, where she was paraded as a "freak show" exhibit, remains a powerful symbol of both the depths of human injustice and the enduring spirit of resilience. @Sarah Barrtman The Life of Sarah Baartman Sarah Baartman was a member of the Khoikhoi people, an indigenous group native to the region of southern Africa. She possessed distinctive physical features, including large buttocks and elongated labia, which were perceived