FAQ About Harriet Hemings
What does Harriet Hemings' story teach us about the concept of 'passing' in history?
Harriet Hemings' story illustrates the complexities and personal sacrifices involved in the concept of 'passing' as a different race, a strategy used by some mixed-race individuals to escape the limitations imposed by racial discrimination. Her life highlights historical nuances of race as a social construct and underscores the lengths to which individuals would go for autonomy and opportunity.
