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[–] Bubbaonthebeach@lemmy.ca 19 points 2 weeks ago (7 children)

Most women learn from a very young age that the real definition of slut is 1) you used to have sex with me and not longer do so you're a slut; 2) I want to have sex with you but you don't notice me therefore you're a slut; and 3) my boyfriend, husband, guy I like thinks you're hot so you're a slut. Doesn't have anything to do with what sex the "slut" may or may not be having. Many women were labelled sluts while they were still virgins.

[–] ExhibiCat@lemmynsfw.com 12 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

Good point. It's just a slur. I take things too literally sometimes

[–] Omnipitaph@reddthat.com -2 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

slut isn't a slur lol Otherwise, neither of us would be casually dropping it without fear of social repercussion.

[–] blackbrook@mander.xyz 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Words were considered slurs even before there were social consequences for using them.

[–] Omnipitaph@reddthat.com 1 points 2 weeks ago

Fair, and yes, though we tend to censor ourselves when referencing known slurs in this day and age. You won't find me casually dropping Ns or old cigs while talking about those slurs, and I doubt you would either.

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