The Hottentot Venus
read The Hottentot Venus" by Stephen Jay Gould in The Flamingo’s Smile (pages 291 ? 305).>
After reading
"The Hottentot Venus," post your responses to the following questions:(this is kind of discussion)
1.Find a quote from the Hottentot Venus reading that represents the "Social Darwinism" of the time concerning race.
2.What is your response to the article? Indicate the aspects of the author?s points that you find most convincing and the ones you have some reservations about. Provide arguments in support or in opposition to those points. How does it relate to anthropology?
3.How does Saartjie’s story relate to notions of gender and sexuality?
4.Is there evidence of the author’s point of view on the treatment of Sara Baartman and Social Darwinism? Find a quote that summarizes his overall perspective well.
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