When did it become acceptable for women to call each other a slut, bitch, whore, skank, and any other derogatory name? Let alone, when did it become acceptable to shout this in public in the form of a compliment. Girls take "you dance like a ho" as a compliment, and "you look like a slut" translate to "you look hot." Appalling. I guess though, all girls do it. But why has this form of flattery developed? Back in the "old days" these words were barely whispered, and even then it was shocking to hear them anywhere but in one's own mind.
In movies and even society, all the "hot" or attractive girls are called "sluts" by other girls. Is it a way to make women feel empowered? Maybe they think by putting other girls down they are making themselves look better - but really does this work? It's one thing to joke around with my friends, but after I label a stranger a slut I really do feel bad for not even knowing her. When did we all become so quick to judge and bash other girls because we envied them?
Most important, when did we take it as a compliment to be called such mean names? Maybe we get drunk and laugh at it, but I'm sure I'm not the only girl to be truly hurt when a friend tells her she's a ho. We can't control the guys, but at least the girls could up the respect factor a little bit - maybe the guys will follow.
No comments:
Post a Comment