What did Cuvier compare Sarah Baartman's features to?
Birds
Angels
Monkeys
Felines
Answer
Cuvier's comparison of Sarah Baartman's features to monkeys was part of a broader scientific discourse on human diversity during the 18th and 19th centuries. This approach, known as scientific racism, sought to establish hierarchies among human populations based on physical characteristics. Cuvier's views reflected the prevailing ideas of the time, which unfortunately contributed to the dehumanization and exploitation of individuals like Baartman.
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