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Was Harriet Jacobs an advocate of women’s rights?

  • No

  • Yes

  • Only of black women's rights

  • Only of white women's rights

Answer

Yes, Harriet Jacobs was indeed a staunch advocate for women’s rights. She courageously chronicled her experiences as a fugitive slave, highlighting the oppressive constraints imposed on both enslaved individuals and women in her groundbreaking autobiography, "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl." Jacobs exposed the pervasive sexual exploitation and violence faced by enslaved women, shedding light on the urgency for women's rights and equal treatment.
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