Wordslut : a feminist guide to taking back the English language
Montell, Amanda2020
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English is scattered with perfectly innocuous words that have devolved into insults hurled at women. The word 'bitch' originally meant male or female genitalia. 'Hussy' was simply a housewife, and a 'slut' was an untidy man or woman. Amanda Montell, feminist linguist and features editor at online magazine 'Byrdie', explains why words matter and why its imperative that women embrace their unique relationship with language. Drawing on fascinating research, and moving effortlessly between history and pop culture, Montell deconstructs language - from insults to cursing to grammar and pronunciation - to reveal the ways it has been used for centuries to gaslight women and keep them from gaining equality. Montell's irresistible intelligence and humour shines through as she makes linguistics not only approachable but downright enthralling.
Main title:
Wordslut : a feminist guide to taking back the English language / Amanda Montell.
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Imprint:
New York, NY : Harper Wave, 2020.New York, NY : Harper Wave, 2020.
Collation:
291 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 21 cm
Notes:
Originally published: 2019.
ISBN:
9780062868886 (pbk)
Dewey class:
422
Language:
English
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BRN:
2370391