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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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Amanda Montel

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The Cult of Strip Clubs
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The Cult of Mark Zuckerberg
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as one of her books.


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The Cult of Waldorf Schools
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as her own book, offering a feminist perspective on language.


Amanda Montell

The Cult of BookTok
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as one of her books that the audience could check out.


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The Cult of Cruise Ships
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Amanda Montell

The Cult of Nickelodeon
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Amanda Montell

The Cult of Leonardo DiCaprio
Recommended by Emilie Weidl as a feminist linguistics book exploring gender stereotypes in language.

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Amanda Montell

The Cult of Labubu
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The Cult of Erewhon
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The Cult of Shen Yun
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The Cult of Bachelorette Parties (New!)
Mentioned by Amanda Montell as her first book, defending gossip as an unfairly demonized gendered practice.

Overthinking About Gossip
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as her own book which at times autocorrect will change to "Word Slit".


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Relaxed Fit: Too Cultish for Comfort w/ Amanda Montell
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The Cult of Harry Potter
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as one of her books, related to the podcast's theme.


Amanda Montell

The Cult of Neil Gaiman
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Amanda Montell

The Cult of Synanon, Part 2