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Wordslut: A Feminist Guide To Taking Back The English Language
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As Funny As It Is Informative, This Book Will Have You Laughing Out Loud While You Contemplate The Revolutionary Power Of Words. Camille Perri, Author Of The Assistants And When Katie Met Cassidya Brash, Enlightening, And Wildly Entertaining Feminist Look At Gendered Language And The Way It Shapes Us.The Word Bitch Conjures Many Images, But It Is Most Often Meant To Describe An Unpleasant Woman. Even Before Its Usage To Mean A Female Canine, Bitch Didnt Refer To Women At Allit Originated As A Genderneutral Word For Genitalia. A Perfectly Innocuous Word Devolving Into An Insult Directed At Females Is The Case For Tons More Terms, Including Hussy, Which Simply Meant Housewife; And Slut, Which Meant An Untidy Person And Was Also Used To Describe Men. These Are Just A Few Of Historys Many English Slurs Hurled At Women.Amanda Montell, Reporter And Feminist Linguist, Deconstructs Languagefrom Insults, Cursing, Gossip, And Catcalling To Grammar And Pronunciation Patternsto Reveal The Ways It Has Been Used For Centuries To Keep Women And Other Marginalized Genders From Power. Ever Wonder Why So Many People Are Annoyed When Women Speak With Vocal Fry Or Use Like As Filler? Or Why Certain Genderneutral Terms Stick And Others Dont? Or Where Stereotypes Of How Women And Men Speak Come From In The First Place?Montell Effortlessly Moves Between History, Science, And Popular Culture To Explore These Questionsand How We Can Use The Answers To Affect Real Social Change. Her Irresistible Humor Shines Through, Making Linguistics Not Only Approachable But Downright Hilarious And Profound. Wordslut Gets To The Heart Of Our Language, Marvels At Its Elasticity, And Sheds Muchneeded Light On The Biases That Shadow Women In Our Culture And Our Consciousness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Wordslut'? A: 'Wordslut' explores the feminist perspective on gendered language, examining how words and phrases have historically been used to marginalize women and other gender identities.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Wordslut'? A: The author of 'Wordslut' is Amanda Montell, a journalist and feminist linguist known for her engaging and humorous writing style.
- Q: How many pages does 'Wordslut' have? A: 'Wordslut' contains 304 pages, making it a substantial read that delves deeply into the subject matter.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: 'Wordslut' is available in a hardcover format, which provides durability and a quality reading experience.
- Q: When was 'Wordslut' published? A: 'Wordslut' was published on May 28, 2019.
- Q: Is 'Wordslut' suitable for academic use? A: 'Wordslut' can be considered suitable for academic use, particularly in gender studies and linguistics, as it combines historical, scientific, and cultural analysis.
- Q: What kind of language does Amanda Montell use in 'Wordslut'? A: Amanda Montell uses a blend of humor and scholarly insight in 'Wordslut', making complex linguistic concepts accessible and engaging.
- Q: Does 'Wordslut' include illustrations? A: 'Wordslut' is published as an illustrated edition, which may include visuals that enhance the reading experience.
- Q: What audience is 'Wordslut' intended for? A: 'Wordslut' is intended for readers interested in feminism, linguistics, and social change, appealing to a broad audience from casual readers to academics.
- Q: Can 'Wordslut' help change perceptions of language? A: 'Wordslut' aims to empower readers by providing insights into the biases present in language and encouraging them to reflect on and challenge these perceptions.