Feminism and the English Language with Wordslut

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Feminism and the English Language with Wordslut

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Amanda Montell, author of 'Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language', stops by to discuss reclaiming gendered insults, cursing, women's linguistic innovation, sexism in our language and owning your own voice.
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