History Main / BlackJezebelStereotype

Compare to AllWomenAreLustful, where ''all'' women are portrayed as inherently more sexual than men regardless of race. Compare to UncleTomfoolery, another black stereotype meant to show the white protagonist in a more flattering light. Contrast to {{Mammy}}, which desexualizes black women and plays up their maternal roles and is another common stereotype for black women. Compare to WhereDaWhiteWomenAt where black men are depicted as cartoonishly lusting after white women. SassyBlackWoman is a very common personality trait given to the Jezebel. If she is meant to be tragic, she will very likely be light-skinned and face HalfBreedDiscrimination. For transgender black women, it may overlap with TransChaser. If the story doesn't take place in a modern setting, she might be a NubileSavage.

* [[https://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/news/jimcrow/jezebel/images/honeywaiting.JPG This]] gift card from the 50s depicts a stereotypical black child with sexually suggestive pose and the implication that she is pregnant.

* ''WesternAnimation/CoalBlackAndDeSebbenDwarfs'' has the titular character (a parody of Snow White) RaceLift into a stereotypical black woman who is lusted after by every male character in the short. She has a pair of very exaggerated big breasts and a similarly large backside and [[MaleGaze the animator will focus on it]] whenever she is not singing. This is especially in contrast with TheIngenue Snow White in the [[WesternAnimation/SnowWhiteAndTheSevenDwarfs box office hit Disney version]] released 6 years earlier that the shorts is parodying.

Compare to AllWomenAreLustful, where ''all'' women are portrayed as inherently more sexual than men regardless of race. Compare to UncleTomfoolery, another black stereotype meant to show the white protagonist in a more flattering light. Contrast to {{Mammy}}, which desexualizes black women and plays up their maternal roles and is another common stereotype for black women. Compare to WhereDaWhiteWomenAt where black men are depicted as cartoonishly lusting after white women. SassyBlackWoman is a very common personality trait given to the Jezebel. If she is meant to be tragic, she will very likely be light-skinned and face HalfBreedDiscrimination. For transgender black women, it may overlap with TransgenderFetishization. If the story doesn't take place in a modern setting, she might be a NubileSavage.

The TropeNamer Jezebel comes from historical account of Princess Jezebel of the Phoenician empire who married King Ahab. She was demonized for her worshipping of multiple different gods (i.e. polytheism) as opposed to sticking to worshiping the Abrahamic God, Yahweh (i.e. monotheism) and comes to be associated with fallen, abandoned or promiscuous women. The racialized aspect of the name has its roots in the 17th century, with some Europeans explorers seeing African practices (such as polygamy and tribal dances that the Europeans often considered to be orgies) as proof that black people were inherently sexually deviant, in contrast to the supposed typical demure white woman (who was especially idolized in the Victorian era). This was used as a justification for the enslavement of black people during the age of the slave trade.

* Goldie in ''WesternAnimation/SantaInc'' is a a female reindeer largely characterized as an [[ReallyGetsAround incredibly promiscuous]] bisexual, who will happily flirt, kiss or sleep with anybody [[ExtremeOmnisexual regardless of gender or species]], as proven when she makes out with Devin, a male human. With her very strong "African-American woman" vocal mannerisms, she's clearly meant to be evoking this trope despite her being different species.

The TropeNamer Jezebel comes from historical account of Princess Jezebel of the Phoenician empire who married King Ahab. She was demonized for her worshipping of multiple different gods (i.e. polytheism) as opposed to sticking to worshiping the Abrahamic God, Yahweh (i.e. monotheism) and comes to be associated with fallen, abandoned or promiscuous women. The racialized aspect of the name has its roots in the 17th century, with European some explorers seeing African practices (such as polygamy and tribal dances that the Europeans often considered to be orgies) as proof that black people were inherently sexually deviant, in contrast to the supposed typical demure white woman (who was especially idolized in the Victorian era). This was used as a justification for the enslavement of black people during the age of the slave trade.

This is going the way of becoming a DiscreditedTrope with societal progress on race and female sexuality. Many [[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/254379185_Living_at_the_Intersection_The_Effects_of_Racism_and_Sexism_on_Black_Rape_Survivors scholars]] have pointed out harm that has resulted from the stereotype, with black women and girls being seen as inherently more sexual. For one thing, the stereotype has been known to lead people to take sexual assault against black women less seriously, sometimes to the point that they're considered to ''[[BlamingTheVictim deserve]]'' to be sexually assaulted for being promiscuous. As a result, straight examples are rarer, and cases that do appear in contemporary media are increasingly likely to be either played for edgy, raunchy comedy or given more nuance and positive traits in an attempt to avoid being seen as derogatory. This trope sometimes comes up in works exploring anti-black racism, usually with bigots who believe that all black women fit this stereotype, even if none of the characters in the story (and most importantly, the author) actually do.

* ''Film/TheBirthOfANation1915'' has half-black Lydia Brown, the main characters' housekeeper whose screentime is spent being aroused when she sees the main villain giving orders. She eventually becomes his mistress while using her sexuality to manipulate him. She is contrasted by the GenkiGirl Flora and TheIngenue Elsie. The film also has Gus as the male version of this trope, being a perverted black soldier who attempts to rape Elsie.

* ''Film/AngelHeart'' has Epiphany Proudfoot played by Lisa Bonet whose sex scene is so graphic that the film almost earned an X rating. Her entire plot involvement is having sex with the hero [[spoiler:who turned out to be her father and then get raped and killed]].

* ''Film/TwelveYearsASlave'': Invoked by the racist Southern plantation owner Mary Epps who feels jealous and threatened by Patsey when her husband Ed rapes Patsey and other female slaves. Mary blames her and the other black slaves for "seducing" her husband, while making excuses for his outbursts of rage, violence and lust.

* ''Literature/TheNo1LadiesDetectiveAgency'': Zigzagged, in that while Violet Sephotho is portrayed negatively as a GoldDigger using her charms to avoid having to work, the fact that she's black plays no part in it since, well, everyone else is black in Botswana.

* ''WesternAnimation/DrawnTogether'': Foxxy Love is the [[TokenMinority only black woman]] among the main cast. She's also the MsFanservice of the group and has a very strong sexual appetite even compared to her housemates, resulting in numerous abortions and abandoned children. She's often contrasted against the white Princess Clara, who is not only more innocent but very racist; in the first episode, the two girls make out, with Clara literally singing the praises of the "black chick's tongue." Her name is also an explicit reference to Foxy Brown.

* ''WesternAnimation/DrawnTogether'': Foxxy Love is the [[TokenMinority only black woman]] among the main cast. She's also the MsFanservice of the group and has a [[AnythingThatMoves very strong sexual appetite]] even compared to her housemates, resulting in numerous abortions and abandoned children. She's often contrasted against the white Princess Clara, who is not only more innocent but very racist; in the first episode, the two girls make out, with Clara literally singing the praises of the "black chick's tongue." Her name is also an explicit reference to Foxy Brown.

Compare to AllWomenAreLustful, where ''all'' women are portrayed as inherently more sexual than men regardless of race. Compare to UncleTomfoolery, another black stereotype meant to show the white protagonist in a more flattering light. Contrast to {{Mammy}}, which desexualizes black women and plays up their maternal roles and is another common stereotype for black women. Compare to WhereDaWhiteWomenAt where black men are depicted as cartoonishly lusting after white women. SassyBlackWoman is a very common personality trait given to the Jezebel. If she is meant to be tragic, she will very likely be [[ButNotTooBlack light-skinned]] and face HalfBreedDiscrimination. For transgender black women, it may overlap with TransgenderFetishization. If the story doesn't take place in a modern setting, she might be a NubileSavage.

This is going the way of becoming a DiscreditedTrope with societal progress on race and female sexuality. Many [[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/254379185_Living_at_the_Intersection_The_Effects_of_Racism_and_Sexism_on_Black_Rape_Survivors scholars]] have pointed out harm that has resulted from the stereotype, with black women and girls being seen as inherently more sexual. For one thing, the stereotype has been known to lead people to take sexual assault against black women less seriously, sometimes to the point that they're considered to ''[[BlamingTheVictim deserve]]'' to be sexually assaulted for being promiscuous. As a result, straight examples are rarer, and cases that do appear in contemporary media are increasingly likely to be either played for edgy, raunchy comedy or given more nuance and positive traits in an attempt to avoid being seen as derogatory. This trope sometimes comes up in works exploring anti-black racism, usually with bigots who believe that all black women fit this stereotype, even if none of the characters in the story actually do.

This is going the way of becoming a DiscreditedTrope with societal progress on race and female sexuality. Many [[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/254379185_Living_at_the_Intersection_The_Effects_of_Racism_and_Sexism_on_Black_Rape_Survivors scholars]] have pointed out harm that has resulted from the stereotype, with black women and girls being seen as inherently more sexual. For one thing, the stereotype has been known to lead people to take sexual assault against black women less seriously, sometimes to the point that they're considered to ''[[BlamingTheVictim deserve]]'' to be sexually assaulted for being promiscuous.

Compare to AllWomenAreLustful, where ''all'' women are portrayed as inherently more sexual than men. Compare to UncleTomfoolery, another black stereotype meant to show the white protagonist in a more flattering light. Contrast to {{Mammy}}, which desexualizes black women and plays up their maternal roles and is another common stereotype for black women. Compare to WhereDaWhiteWomenAt where black men are depicted as cartoonishly lusting after white women. SassyBlackWoman is a very common personality trait given to the Jezebel. If she is meant to be tragic, she will very likely be [[ButNotTooBlack light-skinned]] and face HalfBreedDiscrimination. For transgender black women, it may overlap with TransgenderFetishization. If the story doesn't take place in a modern setting, she might be a NubileSavage.

* ''Series/InLivingColor'': PlayedForLaughs in the "Wrath of Farrakhan" skit, where Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan beams aboard the Enterprise from ''Franchise/StarTrek'' and rallies the crewmembers against Captain Kirk. In particular, he claims that Nyota Uhura has never been allowed to do anything of note and, emboldened by his words, she then angrily berates Kirk for not allowing her to contribute anything to the crew, other than occasionally serving as his "Chocolate fantasy".
* This stereotype is invoked in ''Series/TheHandmaidsTale'': Moira, as a "gender traitor" (a lesbian) is forced to become a Handmaid. After a failed escape attempt, she is assigned to be a sex worker at a club literally called "Jezebels", which caters to Commanders. She deliberately puts on a stereotypical façade in order to survive, for example by calling people "sugar" and faking a Southern accent.

A Black Jezebel is a black woman (or women) depicted as lascivious, sexually deviant, exotically alien, and often eager for male (especially white male) attention. Her primary role in the work is to act as MsFanservice (or, in more blatant portrayals, [[FanDisservice as a mockery of her race's attractiveness]]), often with [[SatelliteLoveInterest little personality other than love or lust]] -- again, especially for white men. This stereotype is easiest to spot when the character is the most (or only) objectified woman or character in the work.

The TropeNamer Jezebel comes from historical account of Princess Jezebel of the Phoenician empire who married King Ahab. She is blamed for the worshipping of different gods (i.e. polytheism) as opposed to Yahweh (i.e. monotheism) and comes to be associated with fallen, abandoned or promiscuous women. The racialized aspect of the name has its roots in the 17th century, with European explorers seeing African practices (such as polygamy and tribal dance that the Europeans considered to be orgies) as proof that black people are inherently sexually deviant, in contrast to the typical demure Victorian white woman. This was used as a justification for the enslavement of black people during the age of slave trade.

This is going the way of becoming a DiscreditedTrope with societal progress on race and female sexuality. Many [[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/254379185_Living_at_the_Intersection_The_Effects_of_Racism_and_Sexism_on_Black_Rape_Survivors scholars]] have pointed out the harm in the stereotype, with black women and girls being seen as inherently more sexual. For one thing, the stereotype has been known to lead people to take sexual assault against black women less seriously, sometimes to the point that they're considered to ''[[BlamingTheVictim deserve]]'' to be sexually assaulted for being promiscuous.

* [[https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angelfood_McSpade Angelfood McSpade]], one of Creator/RobertCrumb's most notorious creations, may be the trope codifier, being a black woman with large exposed breasts, large buttocks, and almost no clothing save for some jewelry and a skirt made from palm leaves. The narration regularly describes her voracious sexual appetite, and claims that she has to be confined to "the wilds of darkest Africa" because civilization would collapse if she were allowed to run free. Crump had a ParodyRetcon in 2004 claiming she was a criticism of the stereotype, but the fact that he retired her in the 1970s really didn't help.

* ''Film/TheBirthOfANation1915'' has half-black Lydia Brown, the main characters' housekeeper whose screentime is spent being aroused when she sees the main villain giving orders. She eventually becomes his mistress while using her sexuality to manipulate him. She is contrasted by the GenkiGirl Flora and TheIngenue Elsie. The film also has Gus as the male version of this trope who attempts to rape Elsie.

* ''Film/MonstersBall'' has Leticia Musgroves whose main characterization and involvement with the plot relies on sex scenes and her relationship with her white racist boyfriend.
* Invoked and deconstructed in the Netflix 2019 film ''Film/Jezebel2019''. Tiffany, a black woman, became a cam girl on a fetish site and took on the name Jezebel. The film explores the impact that has on her life as she became a top earner.

* ''WesternAnimation/CoalBlackAndDeSebbenDwarfs'' has the titular character (a parody of Snow White) RaceLift into a stereotypical black woman who is lusted after by every male character in the short. She has a pair of very exaggerated big breasts and a similarly large backside and the animator will focus on it whenever she is not singing. This is especially in contrast with TheIngenue Snow White in the [[WesternAnimation/SnowWhiteAndTheSevenDwarfs box office hit Disney version]] released 6 years earlier that the shorts is parodying.

* Goldie in ''WesternAnimation/SantaInc'' is a a female reindeer largely c haracterized as an incredibly promiscuous bisexual, who will happily flirt, kiss or sleep with anybody regardless of gender or species, as proven when she makes out with Devin, a male human. With her very strong "African-American woman" vocal mannerisms, she's clearly meant to be evoking this trope despite her being different species.

The male version of this trope is called Mandingo, a stereotype of a black man with a huge sexual appetite and a [[BlackIsBiggerInBed huge penis]]. Both have the effect of dehumanizing black slaves, because both stereotypes reduce them to their sex drives and associate them with animals.

Compare to AllWomenAreLustful, where ''all'' women are portrayed as inherently more sexual than men. Compare to UncleTomfoolery, another black stereotype meant to show the white protagonist in a more flattering light. Contrast to {{Mammy}}, which desexualizes black women and plays up their maternal roles and is another common stereotype for black women. Compare to WhereDaWhiteWomenAt where black men are punished for desiring white women. SassyBlackWoman is a very common personality trait given to the Jezebel. If she is meant to be tragic, she will very likely be [[ButNotTooBlack light-skinned]] and face HalfBreedDiscrimination. For transgender black women, it may overlap with TransgenderFetishization. If the story doesn't take place in a modern setting, she might be a NubileSavage.

* Ayché from ''Tamango'', a story by Prosper Mérimée, is shown serving liquors to Captain Ledoux days after her husband Tamango drunkenly sold her to him. He had to threaten with a device used against adulterous women at home.

This is going the way of becoming a DiscreditedTrope with societal progress on race and female sexuality. Many [[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/254379185_Living_at_the_Intersection_The_Effects_of_Racism_and_Sexism_on_Black_Rape_Survivors scholars]] have pointed out the UnfortunateImplications of this stereotype with black women and girls being seen as inherently more sexual. For one thing, the stereotype has been known to lead people to take sexual assault against black women less seriously, sometimes to the point that they're considered to ''[[BlamingTheVictim deserve]]'' to be sexually assaulted for being promiscuous.

The TropeNamer Jezebel comes from historical account of Princess Jezebel of the Phoenician empire who married King Ahab. She is blamed for the worshipping of different gods (i.e. pantheism) as opposed to Yahweh (i.e. monotheism) and comes to be associated with fallen, abandoned or promiscuous women. The racialized aspect of the name has its roots in the 17th century, with European explorers seeing African practices (such as polygamy and tribal dance that the Europeans considered to be orgies) as proof that black people are inherently sexually deviant, in contrast to the typical demure Victorian white woman. This was used as a justification for the enslavement of black people during the age of slave trade.

* ''Film/AngelHeart'' has Epiphany Proudfoot played by Lisa Bonnet whose sex scene is so graphic that the film almost earned an X rating. Her entire plot involvement is having sex with the hero [[spoiler:who turned out to be her father and then get raped and killed]].

* This stereotype is invoked in ''Series/TheHandmaidsTale'': after the Christian Theocratic takeover of the United States, Moria is forced to become a sex slave, literally referred to as "Jezebels". During this time she deliberately puts on a stereotypical façade in order to survive, for example by calling people "sugar" and using a Southern accent.

Compare to AllWomenAreLustful, where ''all'' women is portrayed as inherently more sexual than men. Compare to UncleTomfoolery, another black stereotype meant to show the white protagonist in a more flattering light. Contrast to {{Mammy}}, which desexualizes black women and plays up their maternal roles and is another common stereotype for black women. Compare to WhereDaWhiteWomenAt where black men are punished for desiring white women. SassyBlackWoman is a very common personality trait given to the Jezebel. If she is meant to be tragic, she will very likely be [[ButNotTooBlack light-skinned]] and face HalfBreedDiscrimination. For transgender black women, it may overlap with TransgenderFetishization. If the story doesn't take place in a modern setting, she might be a NubileSavage.

A Black Jezebel is a black woman (or women) depicted as lascivious, sexually deviant, exotically alien, and often eager for male (especially white male) attention. Her primary role in the work is to act as MsFanservice (or, in more blatant portrayals, [[FanDisservice as a mockery of her race's attractiveness]]), often with [[SatelliteLoveInterest little personality other than love or lust]]--again, especially for white men. This stereotype is easiest to spot when the character is the most (or only) objectified woman or character in the work.

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* ''Film/AngelHeart'' has Epiphany Proudfoot played by Lisa Bonnet whose sex scene is so graphic that the film almost earned an R rating. Her entire plot involvement is having sex with the hero [[spoiler:who turned out to be her father and then get raped and killed]].

This is going the way of becoming a DiscreditedTrope with societal progress on race and female sexuality. Many [[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/254379185_Living_at_the_Intersection_The_Effects_of_Racism_and_Sexism_on_Black_Rape_Survivors scholars]] have pointed out the UnfortunateImplications of this stereotype with black women and girls being seen as inherently more sexual. For one thing, the sexual assault they face is taken less seriously, and they're considered to ''[[BlamingTheVictim deserve]]'' to be sexually assaulted for being promiscuous.

The male version of this trope is called Mandingo, a stereotype of a black man with a huge sexual appetite and a [[BlackIsBiggerInBed huge penis]]. Both have the effect of dehumanizing black slaves, because both stereotypes associate them with animals.

Compare to AllWomenAreLustful, where ''all'' women is portrayed as inherently more sexual than men. Compare to UncleTomfoolery, another black stereotype meant to show the white protagonist in a more flattering light. Contrast to {{Mammy}}, which desexualizes black women and play up their maternal roles and is another common sterotype for black women. Compare to WhereDaWhiteWomenAt where black men are punished for desiring white women. SassyBlackWoman is a very common personality trait given to the Jezebel. If she is meant to be tragic, she will very likely be [[ButNotTooBlack light skin]] and face HalfBreedDiscrimination. For transgender black women, it may overlap with TransgenderFetishization. If the story doesn't take place in a modern setting, she might be a NubileSavage.

* ''Film/TheBirthOfANation1915'' has half-black Lydia Brown, the main characters' housekeeper whose screentime is spent being aroused when she sees the main villain giving orders. She eventually becomes his mistress while using her sexuality to manipulate him. She is contrasted by the GenkiGirl Flora and TheIngenue Elsie. The film also has Gus as the male version of this trope who raped Elsie.

** ''Film/{{Coffy}}'': Similar to ''Film/FoxyBrown'', Coffy is a woman on a revenge mission, this time against those who enabled her sister's heroin addiction. She's a HeroicSeductress who disguises herself as a [[TheOldestProfession Call Girl]] to HoneyTrap her primary target. These scenes also deploy a MaleGaze perspective that highlight Grier's sex appeal. The tagline for the film highlights the InterplayOfSexAndViolence: "They call her 'Coffy' and she'll [[DoubleEntendre cream]] you!"

* ''Film/MonstersBall'' has Leticia Musgroves whose main characterisation and involvement with the plot relies on sex scenes and her relationship with her white racist boyfriend.

* This stereotype is invoked in ''Series/TheHandmaidsTale'': after the Christian Theocratic takeover of the United States, Moria is forced to become a sex slave, literally referred to as "Jezebels". During this time she deliberately puts on a stereotypical façade in order to survive, for example by calling people "sugar" and using a southern accent.

* ''WesternAnimation/CoalBlackAndDeSebbenDwarfs'' has the titular character (a parody of Snow White) RaceLift into a stereotypical black woman who is lusted after by every male character in the short. She has a very exaggerated big breats and backside and the animator will focus on it whenever she is not singing. This is especially in contrast with TheIngenue Snow White in the [[WesternAnimation/SnowWhiteAndTheSevenDwarfs box office hit Disney version]] released 6 years earlier that the shorts is parodying.
* ''WesternAnimation/DrawnTogether'': Foxxy Love is the [[TokenMinority only black woman]] among the main cast. She's also the MsFanservice of the group and has a [[AnythingThatMoves very strong sexual appetite]] even compared to her housemates, resulting in numerous abortions and abandoned children. She's often contrasted against the white Princess Clara, who is not only more innocent but very racist; in the first episode, the two girls make out, with Clara literally singing the praises of the "black chick's tongue." Her name is an explicit reference to Foxy Brown.

Compare to AllWomenAreLustful, where ''every'' women is portrayed as inherently more sexual than men. Compare to UncleTomfoolery, another black stereotype meant to show the white protagonist in a more flattering light. Contrast to {{Mammy}}, which desexualizes black women and play up their maternal roles and is another common sterotype for black women. Compare to WhereDaWhiteWomenAt where black men are punished for desiring white women. SassyBlackWoman is a very common personality trait given to the Jezebel. If she is meant to be tragic, she will very likely be [[ButNotTooBlack light skin]] and face HalfBreedDiscrimination. For transgender black women, it may overlap with TransgenderFetishization. If the story doesn't take place in a modern setting, she might be a NubileSavage.

The male version of this trope is called Mandingo, a stereotype of a black man with huge sexual appetitite and a [[BlackIsBiggerInBed huge penis]]. Both have the effect of dehumanizing black slaves, because both stereotypes associate them with animals.

Compare to AllWomenAreLustful, where ''every'' women is portrayed as inherently more sexual than men. Compare to UncleTomfoolery, another black stereotype meant to show the white protagonist in a more flattering light. Contrast to {{Mammy}}, which desexualizes black women and play up their maternal roles and is another common sterotype for black women. Compare to WhereDaWhiteWomenAt where black men are punished for desiring white women. SassyBlackWoman is a very common personality trait given to the Jezebel. If she is meant to be tragic, she will very likely be [[ButNotTooBlack light skin]] and face HalfBreedDiscrimination. For transgender black women, may overlap with TransgenderFetishization. If the story doesn't take place in a modern setting, she might be a NubileSavage.

A Black Jezebel is a black woman (or women) depicted as lascivious, sexually deviant, exotically alien, and often eager for male (especially white male) attention. Her primary role in the work is to act as MsFanservice (or, in more blatant portrayals, [[FanDisservice as a mockery of her race's attractiveness]]), often with [[SatelliteLoveInterest little personality other than love / lust]], again, especially for white men. This stereotype is easiest to spot when the character is the most (or only) objectified woman or character in the work.

The TropeNamer Jezebel comes from historical account of Princess Jezebel of the Phoenician empire who married to King Ahab. She is blamed for the worshipping of different gods (i.e. pantheism) as opposed to Yahweh (i.e. monotheism) and comes to be associated with fallen, abandoned or promiscuous women. The racialized aspect of the name has its roots from the 17th century, with European explorers saw African practices (such as polygamy and tribal dance that they considered to be orgies) as proof that black people are inherently sexually deviants, in contrast to the typical demure Victorian white woman. This was used as a justification for the enslavement of black people during the slave trade.

This is going the way of becoming a DiscreditedTrope with societal progress on race and female sexuality. Many [[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/254379185_Living_at_the_Intersection_The_Effects_of_Racism_and_Sexism_on_Black_Rape_Survivors scholars]] have pointed out the UnfortunateImplications of this stereotype with black women and girls being seen as inherently more sexual, so the sexual assault they face is taken less seriously and that they're considered to '[[BlamingTheVictim deserve]]' to be sexually assaulted for being promiscuous.

The male version of this trope is called Mandingo, a stereotype of a black man with huge sexual appetitite and a [[BlackIsBiggerInBed huge penis]]. Both are served to dehumanize black slaves because both stereotypes associate them with animals.

* ''Film/TheBirthOfANation1915'' has half-black Lydia Brown, the main characters' housekeeper whose screentime is spent being aroused when she sees the main villain giving orders. She eventually becomes his mistress while using her sexuality to manipulate him. She is contrasted by the GenkiGirl Flora and Ingenue Elsie. The film also has Gus as the male version of this trope who raped Elsie.

A Black Jezebel is a black woman (or women) depicted as lavicious, sexually deviant, exotically alien, and often eager for male (especially white male) attention. Her primary role in the work is to act as MsFanservice (or, in more blatant portrayals, [[FanDisservice as a mockery of her race's attractiveness]]), often with [[SatelliteLoveInterest little personality other than love / lust]], again, especially for white men. This stereotype is easiest to spot when the character is the most (or only) objectified woman or character in the work.

The TropeNamer Jezebel comes from historical account of Princess Jezebel of the Phoenician empire who married to King Ahab. She is blamed for the worshipping of different gods (i.e. pantheism) as oppose Yahweh (i.e. monotheism) and comes to be associated with fallen, abandoned or promiscuous women. The racialized aspect of the name has its roots from the 17th century, with European explorers saw African practices (such as polygamy and tribal dance that they considered to be orgies) as proof that black people are inherently sexually deviants, in contrast to the typical demure Victorian white woman. This was used as a justification for the enslavement of black people during the slave trade.

This is going the way of becoming a DiscreditedTrope with societal progress on race and female sexuality. Many [[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/254379185_Living_at_the_Intersection_The_Effects_of_Racism_and_Sexism_on_Black_Rape_Survivors scholars]] have pointed out the UnfortunateImplication of this stereotype with black women and girls being seen as inherently more sexual, so the sexual assault they face is taken less seriously and that they're considered to '[[BlamingTheVictim deserve]]' to be sexually assaulted for being promiscuous.

Compare to AllWomenAreLustful, where ''every'' women is portrayed as inherently more sexual than men. Compare to UncleTomfoolery, another black stereotype meant to show the white protagonist in a more flattering light. Contrast to {{Mammy}}, which desexualize black women and play up their maternal roles and is another common sterotype for black women. Compare to WhereDaWhiteWomenAt where black men are punished for desiring white women. SassyBlackWoman is a very common personality trait given to the Jezebel. If she is meant to be tragic, she will very likely be [[ButNotTooBlack light skin]] and face HalfBreedDiscrimination. For transgender black women, may overlap with TransgenderFetishization. If the story doesn't take place in a modern setting, she might be a NubileSavage.

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* [[https://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/news/jimcrow/jezebel/images/allwaylbj.jpg This]] license plate took the 1964 UsefulNotes/LyndonJohnson (who is overwhelmingly popular with black voter for his contribution the Civil Right Movement) slogan "All the way with LBJ" and turned it into a caricature of black American speech and implied the caricature black woman depicted had sex with LBJ and is pregnant with his baby.
* Sarah Bartman, aka [[https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Baartman the Hottentot Venus]] is a black woman in the late 18th century who is famous for her unusual for the time body type and a source of extremely racist scientific studies and erotic projection. Some black women in recent time have made an effort to reclaim Bartman's story to celebrate curvaceous body type.