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This is a powerpoint presentation on gendered epithets, specifically slut, bitch, and whore.
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presentation by Melody Thiessen
Origins/Definitions
Slut, Whore, & Bitch
are used:
• To Shame
• To Dismiss
• To Control
But also for:
• Familiarity
• Comedy
• Empowerment
IT DEPENDS ON:
• Context
• Intent
• Audience
Common Usage
Shame.Dismiss.Control.
Shame.Dismiss.Control.
Familiarity.Comedy.Empowerment.
Familiarity.Comedy.Empowerment.
Context.Intent.Audience.
Some interesting findings from the survey:
• Middle class participants did not find ANY of the words themselves offensive, even those used against them.
• Those in poverty found several of the words offensive, because they had bad experiences with them.
• No one felt that any of the words should be banned or removed from the dictionary.