Erotica, Feminism and The Old Empire

Erotica is a genre of literature and art that deals with sexual themes and is intended to arouse the reader or viewer. Feminism is a social, political, and ideological movement that seeks to advance the rights and status of women. Imperialism, the extension of a nation’s power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means, has had a significant impact on both erotica and feminism, and the relationship between the two.

One way in which imperialism has affected erotica is through the portrayal of power dynamics. During colonialism, European…