The Origins of Sambo, the Coon, and Mammy
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The Origins of Sambo, the Coon, and Mammy
What were minstrel shows?
These were shows that that echoed the cruel stereotypes of the popular culture of people. They also the kind of music and dance that exposed African-Americans as slaves.
Who performed in them?
Minstrels shows were performed by the white people who wore black makeup or a black face. They did this to play the role of black people and depict a negative picture of a black person.
Who did they entertain?
They entertained the white people because they wanted to expose the negative side of the blacks. The act that increased racism and slavery among the Africans and African-Americans which showed that they are inferior.
How did they reinforce the racist attitudes of the day?
A depiction that blacks are problematic since the video shows a segregated society. The video also represented African-Americans as savages, lazy and ignorant.
Your overall feeling about the assessment?
Discrimination was rampant in the old day. The image that tainted an African American was highly negative though they were slaves. They experienced the stigma that trolled their lives a great deal.
Reference
https://www.dropbox.com/s/rrmxf0rxm8r75xk/Racism%20The%20Origins%20Of%20The%20Sambo%2C%20The%20Coon%20Mammy.mp4?dl=0