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Feminists

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2. "Comparing cunt to the n-word isn’t accurate and trivializes the n-word."

Mon Feb 6, 2012, 11:31 AM

Feb 2012

Jesus Christ. I can't believe anyone thinks EITHER term is acceptable.

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Feminism Friday: On “Bitch” and Other Misogynist Language [View all] seabeyond Feb 2012 OP

This was an excellent read. JTFrog Feb 2012 #1

Rinse, lather, repeat. laconicsax Feb 2012 #3

that made me giggle and roll eyes, too. nt seabeyond Feb 2012 #4

Unfuckingbelievable. CrispyQ Feb 2012 #10

I think "bitch" is closer to becoming generic. Jim Lane Feb 2012 #6

i think bitch still holds it meaning... seabeyond Feb 2012 #8

I don't think people know what bitch means anymore. Neoma Feb 2012 #7

I had that same basic discussion noamnety Feb 2012 #9

such a nightmare of a picture- Tumbulu Feb 2012 #11

On an allegedly progressive board, no less. laconicsax Feb 2012 #12