Not Us Biggin’ Up the Colonizers: Desirability Politics and Dehumanization

Tea & Theory podcast is where real conversations meet real research. Each week, we sip and chat about the topics we’re already unpacking in our everyday lives, from navigating relationships and building community to protecting your peace and pouring into your wellness.

Tea & Theory podcast is where real conversations meet real research. Each week, we sip and chat about the topics we’re already unpacking in our everyday lives, from the unserious, hilarious, and messy to the healing, validating, and comforting— we’re talking about it all!

In today’s episode, we discuss the viral selfie of a Zambian lawyer, Naomie Pilula. We then get into how the public’s reaction to her selfie are related to how we treat those we view as less desirable, objects to be used, and how that leads to the dehumanization of Black women and ultima ...