Racism + Society

3 Reasons Why People Fetishise Black Bodies But Disappear When It Matters The Most

Unpacking why Black bodies are commodified and how fetishisation boosts racism.

5 min readJan 27

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Photo by Joshua Mcknight

Black bodies are fetishised not only because of “preference” but because White people know that our existence is profitable. However, our…

Petiri Ira

Written by Petiri Ira

WEOC Member, Bylines in Screenshot Media, gal-dem, Malalafund, Momentum, ZORA, Cultured, AnInJustice, AfroSapiophile. Contact: petiriira@gmail.com

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