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Eventually, Aibileen finds the strength to share her story with Skeeter, revealing painful memories and offering insights into the daily humiliations faced by African-American maids. Skeeter’s project allows these women to reclaim their voices, turning their fears into stories that challenge the white community to confront their prejudices.
As they begin to compile these stories, Minny and Aibileen navigate their relationships with the white families they work for, balancing the risk of exposure with the desire to expose injustice. Their growing camaraderie with Skeeter serves as a counterpoint to the entrenched racism of characters like Hilly.