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She was left unprotected by law against the brutal lust and the violence of white men.
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gutenberg.orgJames Blaine: “She was left unprotected by law against the brutal lust and the violence of white men.”
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Blaine points out the lack of legal protection for African American women against violence, reflecting societal injustices.
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