An Evaluation of the Text
The text has clearly captured the language used in describing African Women. In the text, there are numerous mentions of the degrading words used in defining women. Additionally, the descriptions have been compared to women in today’s society. The explanations have made me learn the milestones African women have to achieve for them to gain recognition. It has made me appreciate the emotional strength of an African woman.
The organization of the text is precise and straightforward to read. Each paragraph speaks of a different character and relates appropriately to the life and times of Sarah Baartman. Nevertheless, vital information that explains how the media discriminates against Serena Williams has been left out. The press used cartoons in the victimization of Serena (Newman, 2018). The writing also fails to mention the fact that some people in America also cherished Michelle Obama’s body Gordon, 2011).
I like the general flaw of the text and the grammar, which is easy to understand. The writing also provides sufficient evidence on some of the statements to enhance its credibility. The tone of language does not contain any bias. Moreover, each character has been critically discussed. The narrative style used in the text describes the history of the characters while mentioning individuals that influenced the life of Sarah Baartman.
The writing however, does not give a summary and conclusion to the general findings that would help determine the author’s point of view. The absence of headings and subheadings also makes it difficult to take notice of what is being discussed. The paragraphs though organized, appear longer than usual hence reducing its readability aspect. There are minimal spelling mistakes in the writing.
References
Newman, B. (2018, September 11). Perspective | The long history behind the racist attacks on Serena Williams. Retrieved June 17, 2020, from https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2018/09/11/long-history-behind-racist-attacks-serena-williams/
Gordon-Chipembere, N. (2011). Under Cuvier’s microscope: The dissection of Michelle Obama in the twenty-first century. In Representation and black womanhood (pp. 165-180). Palgrave Macmillan, New York.