Content & Trigger Warnings for The Hemingses of Monticello (2008)
5 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, The Hemingses of Monticello (2008) contains 5 content warnings : Racial slurs / racism (depicted), Age-gap relationships (predatory), Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations, Sexual assault / rape, Slavery / forced labor.
The most severe warnings are for Racial slurs / racism (depicted) (severity 5/5), Age-gap relationships (predatory) (severity 4/5), Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations (severity 4/5), Sexual assault / rape (severity 4/5), Slavery / forced labor (severity 5/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | 5/5 | Referenced | Systemic racism and white supremacy discussed |
| Sexual Content | |||
| Age-gap relationships (predatory) | 4/5 | Referenced | Hemings was a teenager when relationship began |
| Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations | 4/5 | Referenced | Power dynamics of enslaver-enslaved relationship |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Sexual assault / rape | 4/5 | Referenced | Jefferson's relationship with enslaved Sally Hemings |
| Slavery / forced labor | 5/5 | Referenced | Slavery is central subject of the book |
Identity & Discrimination
Sexual Content
4/5Referenced
Power dynamics of enslaver-enslaved relationship
Violence & Physical Harm
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