Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019
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In Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language, Amanda Montell explores how language reflects and shapes societal gender dynamics. By examining linguistic history, cultural anecdotes, and feminist theory, Montell empowers readers to reclaim language, highlighting its role in perpetuating gender bias and encouraging individuals to transform their own speech for greater equality and expression.
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Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language by Amanda Montell receives praise for its witty and engaging exploration of language and gender. Critics appreciate its insightful analysis and humor, though some find the pace uneven. Overall, it's lauded for making complex linguistic topics accessible and thought-provoking.
A reader intrigued by Wordslut likely enjoys linguistics, feminism, and cultural critique. Similar to fans of Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay and Because Internet by Gretchen McCulloch, they appreciate humor and wit in discussions of language's power dynamics.
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Book • Nonfiction
2010s
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Sociology2019
Adult
18+ years
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