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Murder of Rebecca Cheptegei
Student Submission – Current Event VCU FA24 Rebecca Cheptegei’s tragic death serves as a stark reminder of how racism and misogyny combine to produce misogynoir, or violence against Black women. Her murder by her partner highlights the increased vulnerability of Black female athletes, especially in patriarchal and racially charged environments, as did the earlier killings of fellow athletes Agnes Tirop and Damaris Mutua. These women, despite their notoriety and prosperity, endure neglect from society as well as domestic violence, and their hardships frequently eclipse their accomplishments. When compared to similar incidents involving athletes who are not Black, the international response to Cheptegei’s case has been relatively muted, which highlights the…
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Kamala Chew Toy
Student Submission – Current Event Fall 2024 Virginia Commonwealth University Misogynoir is a type of prejudice that targets Black women by combining racism, sexism, and often violence. A Kamala Harris chew toy is an example of this. One way that misogynoir works is by using violent and degrading images to make Black women seem less important and less human. Creating a chew toy that looks like Vice President Kamala Harris, who is a historical figure for being the first female, Black, and South Asian Vice President of the United States, takes away from her prestigious position and makes her an easy target for contempt and even ridicule. Not only is this item disrespectful,…
