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Wordslut: Sexist Language + How it Shapes Us: with Linguist Amanda Montell

QUESTION EVERYTHING

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The Evolution of Slurs and the Power of Language

The speakers discuss the historical evolution of words used to describe femininity or women, which have often turned into slurs. They explore the societal fears and prejudices reflected in semantic change and how insulting a woman often involves a word related to prostitution. The discussion highlights how language reflects gender dynamics and power structures.

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