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Mentioned in 7 episodes
Word Slut
A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language
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Word Slut is a witty and insightful exploration of the complexities of language, particularly focusing on words that are often deemed offensive or taboo.
Amanda Montell challenges societal norms and expectations surrounding language, arguing for a more nuanced and inclusive approach to word usage.
The book examines the historical and cultural contexts of various words, demonstrating how their meanings and connotations have evolved over time.
Montell encourages readers to reclaim words that have been weaponized against marginalized groups, promoting a more empowering and liberating relationship with language.
Ultimately, Word Slut is a call for reclaiming language and using it as a tool for social justice and personal expression.
Amanda Montell challenges societal norms and expectations surrounding language, arguing for a more nuanced and inclusive approach to word usage.
The book examines the historical and cultural contexts of various words, demonstrating how their meanings and connotations have evolved over time.
Montell encourages readers to reclaim words that have been weaponized against marginalized groups, promoting a more empowering and liberating relationship with language.
Ultimately, Word Slut is a call for reclaiming language and using it as a tool for social justice and personal expression.
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Mentioned in 7 episodes
Recommended by Emilie Weidl as a feminist linguistics book exploring gender stereotypes in language.
Ep 473: Refining an out-of-date TBR system
Mentioned by Amanda Montell as her first book, defending gossip as an unfairly demonized gendered practice.
Overthinking About Gossip
