Topic > Analysis of The Real Housewives Of Atlanta - 1346

Yes, it's about being a person of color trapped in a white woman's body, but being trapped in your own body has nothing to do with race. Sojourner Truth, “Am I Not a Woman?” the discussion is about social class and race. Throughout history we have seen that race and gender have played a huge role in how we view certain ethnic groups. In the speech Sojourner Truth opposes weakness and stereotypes towards black women. The women need help getting out of the carriages, but no one helped her get out of one. Women are considered delicate, but then why is she beaten if that is the case. These actions are forced on her because she is a person of color. She also talks about how she doesn't have as much privilege as white men and women who are solely dependent on her race. Sojourner Truth mentions in her speech that there are definitely many factors that determine how you are treated, including your class status. In the show we notice that Kim is treated with more respect than a normal black woman. Instead Kim is treated like a princess. For example, on the show Kim wants this amazing new car, so to make it happen she calls her boyfriend Big Papa. He without hesitation gives her permission to go out and buy whatever she wants. Big Papa doesn't question her request, because he wants her to have everything and be happy. What we don't see on the show is the best of Kim