Bits And Bobs On Feminist Theory #7: On Slurs

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When it comes to hurling slurs at women: 

Slut is attacking women for their right to say yes.
Friend Zone is attacking women for their right to say no.
And Bitch is attacking women for their right to call you out on it. 

Don't be that guy. Don't be the guy who policies a woman's sexual behaviour as a way to retaliate for unrequited affection.


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