Hagar was an Egyptian slave that two Hebrews named Abraham and Sarah had acquired through a deceitful interaction with the Pharaoh of Egypt. Since the two were infertile, Sarah asked Abraham to impregnate Hagar in an attempt to create an heir through an ancient custom, effectively turning her into a sex slave. After she had … Continue reading From Oppressor to Oppressed: The Tragic Cycle of Dehumanization