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Feminists

Soph0571

(9,685 posts) Sat Dec 14, 2019, 08:21 AM Dec 2019

The shame should be all his...BUT...

Rape culture still alive and toxic as we move into a new decade... terribly disheartening.

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The shame should be all his...BUT... (Original Post) Soph0571 Dec 2019 OP

Without trying to minimize your overall point.. whathehell Dec 2019 #1

whathehell

(29,815 posts)

1. Without trying to minimize your overall point..

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Sat Dec 14, 2019, 09:03 AM

Dec 2019

Last edited Sat Dec 14, 2019, 04:19 PM - Edit history (2)

I have a problem with the term "slut shaming". I agree completely with the sentiment, but the wording is problematic given that the term "slut" is itself a sexist slur, one that is WHOLLY based on a Patriarchal Double Standard. It sounds, in other words, like we are criticizing those who would "shame sluts" rather than criticizing the word and the concept behind it.

If it continues to be used, I think quote marks should be placed around "slut" to signify its illegitimacy.

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