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Leslye Joy Allen, Historian's avatar

Shannon Sharpe was 54 years old when he began an alleged consensual relationship with a 19-year-old. He is 56 now.

Thomas Jefferson was believed to be around 44-years-old when he forced his slave Sally Hemmings aged anywhere from 14 to 16 years old into concubinage.

One of the reasons slaveholders raped and forced Black girls is because teenagers were easier to manipulate and physically overpower.

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Van's avatar

I appreciate your take on this situation. I wish more people understood that the older man and younger woman dynamic is deeper and more problematic than most people realize.

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Esmae for now's avatar

really appreciate your clarity on what consent means as well as dispelling (victim blaming) myths about domestic and intimate partner violence!

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CH's avatar

Trump killed Santa Claus

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