Oppressed and oppressor (trope)

From Book Trigger Warnings

The "oppressed and oppressor trope" is when an oppressed character falls in love with their oppressor. It often occurs in the form of historical slave romances. Due to the power imbalance and racist undertones, it is a particularly controversial trope.

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