Author: Clarissa Francis, PhD, CSE

What is twerking? The rhythmic gyration, popping, rolling, whining of the hips can be found throughout history used in ceremonies, celebrations, recreation, and entertainment. I am an avid twerker. I used to pop my hips and tootsie roll in the 90s and early 2000s; and

In the United States, Black women’s bodies have been commodified, controlled, and surveilled for the benefit of others denying them sexual citizenship or control of one’s sex life. ​The denial of sexual citizenship impacts reproductive choices, approach to pleasure, and experiences of sexual objectification.​ Black feminist, womanist, and