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seabeyond
(110,159 posts)ho?
after a decade, are we empowered yet?
seems to me that we have merely allowed more to verbally attack, mock, ridicule our rights and our body.
PassingFair
(22,434 posts)seabeyond
(110,159 posts)in both the OP and this, but i also see how it is a big thumbs up to the raunch and vulgarities that i feel is ultimately tieing into the dominance and control in all areas of womens lives, including our productive life. and for me, that is more important than attempting to "own" these words, which will never happen
hlthe2b
(102,276 posts)I think it is sending (very clearly) a message on the consequences for those who use such vile language.
Chorophyll
(5,179 posts)And it was made in direct response to the Limbaugh debacle, so it makes sense.
The cutesy thing in the OP? Not so much.
hlthe2b
(102,276 posts)Does anyone think that the re-appropriation of the "N" word by African American rappers has somehow diminished its vile connotations and made those at whom the bigots would direct it, feel "all better and empowered?"
I agree with SB... Those saying they have no problem with being called a "slut" or the "C" word, or any other gender slur are merely ENABLING those who would use them to further diminish women.
Warpy
(111,259 posts)right back in their piggy Republican faces, that's what.
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)Warpy
(111,259 posts)That's why.
lunatica
(53,410 posts)That pretty much describes Republicans today. And a few Democrats, but mostly Republicans.
If you're going to sell your soul you should get something out of it. Even the Devil goes along with that.
I don't care to call myself or women in general what my enemies call us. And I'm the furthest thing from being a prude.
Viva_La_Revolution
(28,791 posts)a slut does it just because she wants to
lunatica
(53,410 posts)I stand corrected.