Tag: slut

Reclaiming the Word: Slut

For many women, the word ‘slut’ is a harsh reminder of the shame associated with having a normal sex life—or the appearance of one. Despite attempts to rid ourselves of harmful, derogatory terms, slut-shaming makes its way into university campuses, house parties, and club bathrooms. Some feminists...

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Drop the slut talk

“I’m a mouse, duh.” When Karen Smith of Mean Girls said this regarding her Halloween costume, she started a running joke that’s been played out for the last decade. The joke’s purpose in the movie was to contrast Cady — the intelligent, complex girl who wears a frightening costume for Halloween —...

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