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Caroline Sequin @carolinesequin.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Just popping up to thank the brilliant @evapayne.bsky.social for writing a thoughtful review of my book, Desiring Whiteness, along the excellent books by Elisa Camiscioli and the late Philippa Hetherington. europeanreviewofbooks.com/tits-out-for...

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Tits out for the motherland! - The European Review of Books

Are French sex workers wittier? The prostitute as a marker of national sexual character.

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Sara-Jane Vigneault @sjvigneault.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

My review of @carolinesequin.bsky.social's excellent, award-winning book Desiring Whiteness is out! www.berghahnjournals.com/view/journal... @berghahnbooks.bsky.social

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Bethany Wasik @bethanywasik.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Great @theconversation.com Q&A by @carolinesequin.bsky.social on her award-winning "Desiring Whiteness" that "explores the intertwined histories of commercial sex work and racial politics in France and the French colonial empire, particularly in Senegal." theconversation.com/sex-workers-... (1/2)

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Sex workers in colonial Senegal were policed by France – book explores a racist history

French authorities allowed sex work because they believed brothels could help prevent interracial relationships from developing.

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Caroline Sequin @carolinesequin.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

My book, Desiring Whiteness, was awarded the 2025 Alf Andrew Heggoy prize for best book in French colonial history (1815-present)! In a world that is falling apart, I cherish this bit of happy news and hope for brighter days ahead for all. You can get your own copy at 50% off with the code 095000

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Caroline Sequin @carolinesequin.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

My book, among many others, is currently at 50% off on @cornellupress.bsky.social website with the code 095000. Don’t miss out!

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Caroline Sequin @carolinesequin.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

I know today is April Fool's Day but this is not a joke--@cornellupress.bsky.social is having an incredible sale with books at 60% off. My book (along with many others!) is available for $22 with the code 09CLEAN (valid until Friday). www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...

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Desiring Whiteness by Caroline Séquin | Hardcover | Cornell University Press

Desiring Whiteness uncovers the intertwined histories of commercial sex and racial politics in France and the French Empire. Since the French Revolution of 1789, the absence of laws banning interracia...

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George Lakoff @george-lakoff.com · 01/01/2025

Tips to keep democracy alive in 2025: 1. Be Brave. Avoid helpless/hopeless talk. Authoritarians want you to feel powerless because it makes their work easier. Courage, faith, and optimism are essential. Fascism feeds on cynicism and pessimism. Starve it. www.theframelab.org/how-to-thriv...

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2025: Keep democracy alive. FrameLab New Year's resolutions

Advice for defeating the authoritarian threat

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Caroline Sequin @carolinesequin.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

First time seeing my book (in great company) in the wild since it was published! #AHA2025

A bookshelf with academic history books on display

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Caroline Sequin @carolinesequin.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Good morning to my new followers! I am a historian of modern France who specializes in gender, sexuality, race, migration, and colonialism. My first book, Desiring Whiteness: A Racial History of Prostitution in France and Colonial Senegal, 1848-1950 just came out last month. 1/

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Patricia Tilburg @proftilburg.bsky.social · 13/08/2024

My department at Davidson College is hiring! Please help us spread the word. We welcome applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in early American history and/or that of the British Atlantic World from the 16th through 18th centuries Review of applications begins Sept. 15, 2024. 🗃

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Assistant Professor of History

The Department of History at Davidson College invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in early American history and/or that of the British Atlantic World from the 16th through 18th c...

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Caroline Sequin @carolinesequin.bsky.social · 11/09/2024

Look at what arrived in the mail today! Get your own copy with a 30% discount when using the code 09BCARD on @cornellupress.bsky.social website. www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...

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Bethany Wasik @bethanywasik.bsky.social · 06/09/2024

Hi #SkyHistorians, @sfhs.bsky.social, & @frenchcolonial.bsky.social book fans! I have *wonderful* news! @carolinesequin.bsky.social has written an amazing book, "Desiring Whiteness," that is now available for your bookshelf via @cornellupress.bsky.social: www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...

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French Colonial Historical Society @frenchcolonial.bsky.social · 27/06/2024

🚨New Book Alert🚨 You can pre-order @carolinesequin.bsky.social’s amazing new book, DESIRING WHITENESS, from @cornellupress.bsky.social now!! Use code “09BCARD” to save 30% at checkout

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Julie Hardwick @juliehardwick.bsky.social · 29/11/2023

1/2 Call for proposals for articles for a 2025 special issue of Annales de démographie historique - Licit Couples: social experiences, sexuality, and affection Proposals (max. 500 words) w/ a short bio-bib due to aline.johner@gmail.com & loraine.chappuis@unige.ch by Dec. 15

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Caroline Sequin @carolinesequin.bsky.social · 20/01/2024

My book has a webpage on @cornellupress.bsky.social’s website! www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...

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Caroline Sequin @carolinesequin.bsky.social · 25/10/2023

I don’t know what’s the most surprising—that I found a decent baguette in the US or that it cost me $7.

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Caroline Sequin @carolinesequin.bsky.social · 24/10/2023

Definitely late for the show, but I FINALLY made it here! Where are you all, friendly historians? What do I need to know about this app? Wrong answers only.

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