![]() That injustice is currently facing a struggle and perhaps society has reached its turning point. testifies to the oppressive control prevalent in the past while drawing stunning parallels to the here and now. Readers will easily transfer Conjure Women's focus on the commodification of birth into the present and see how the trajectory disproportionately affects women of color. More so, Atakora intentionally emphasizes the daily acts of violence to reveal the fullest extent of the abuse. Conjure Women's depiction of slavery's atrocities is painfully authentic. Similarly, the discourses constructing women's control of their bodies and sexualities are another accurate reflection of modern discourses. Rather, Atakora uses the Civil War to exhibit time's fluidity between a historical and contemporary moment. ![]() The Civil War does not represent a singular stage for pre- and post-war society. ![]() Yet it is Atakora's reiteration of the current calls for racial justice that positions Conjure Women as an unadulterated masterpiece. From the start, Conjure Women adroitly unpacks the nuances of interbellum society, the influence of spirituality, and the power of superstition. a vivid exploration of the bondage and power of women. ![]()
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