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Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language

Name: Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language
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Book Synopsis: “I get so jazzed about the future of feminism knowing that Amanda Montell’s brilliance is rising up and about to explode worldwide.”—Jill Soloway
A 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 didn’t refer to women at all—it originated as a gender-neutral 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 history’s many English slurs hurled at women.
Amanda Montell, reporter and feminist linguist, deconstructs language—from insults, cursing, gossip, and catcalling to grammar and pronunciation patterns—to 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 gender-neutral terms stick and others don’t? 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 questions—and how we can use the answers to affect real social change. Montell’s 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 much-needed light on the biases that shadow women in our culture and our consciousness.

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Introducing Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language - a book that will revolutionize the way you think about gendered language. Written by Amanda Montell, a brilliant feminist linguist and reporter, this book is a brash and enlightening exploration of how language shapes our perception of gender. Get ready for your mind to be blown!

Throughout history, words like bitch, hussy, and slut have been used as derogatory terms to describe women. But did you know that these words originally had gender-neutral meanings? Montell dives deep into the origins of such words and deconstructs the language to reveal the ways it has been used to marginalize and oppress women. Prepare to uncover the truth behind the language we use every day!

Have you ever wondered why certain speech patterns or vocal inflections are seen as annoying when women use them? Or why some gender-neutral terms gain popularity while others fade away? Montell explores these intriguing questions with a mix of history, science, and popular culture. Brace yourself for a hilarious and profound journey through the wonders and biases of our language.

Wordslut is not just another linguistics book - it's a powerful tool for social change. Montell's writing is not only approachable but also irresistibly funny. With her unique blend of humor and insight, she shines a much-needed light on the biases that shadow women in our culture. Experience the marvels and elasticity of language, and join us in taking back the power inherent in our words.

Get your hands on Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language today and join the movement for gender equality! Don't miss out on this groundbreaking book that will open your eyes to the hidden biases of language. Take the first step towards real social change by ordering your copy now!

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