Sluts

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From award-winning journalist Beth Ashley comes a groundbreaking investigation into the history of slutshaming, how it continues to affect us today and what we can do to solve it. What is a slut? Where did the word come from? And what do the Jonas Brothers, TikTok and Shakespeare have to do with it? Beth Ashley has the answers in this eye-opening account of slushaming through the ages and how it’s changed over time but still affects us in the 21st century. Packed with informed research and statistics, real-life interviews and practical tips, ‘Sluts’ gives us the tools to identify and deal with slutshaming, rethink the ideas that encourage us to shame those who are sexually expressive and empower us to have open conversations about sex.

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From award-winning journalist Beth Ashley comes a groundbreaking investigation into the history of slutshaming, how it continues to affect us today and what we can do to fight it.

Whore. Hoe. Jezebel. Harlot. Slut. Five words. One meaning.

But what exactly is a slut? How has the concept changed over time? And why is slutshaming so dangerous?

In this groundbreaking investigation, Beth Ashley reveals the truth about slutshaming, gives us the tools to fight it, and encourages us all to have better conversations about sex.

The fight starts now.

“Beth Ashley takes a fascinating deep dive into the history of slutshaming. Along the way she challenges taboos and misconceptions and reframes the patriarchal narrative to explore how we can celebrate positive attitudes to sex” – Service 95, Dua Lipa’s Book Club

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Weight 422 g
Dimensions 22.4 × 14.1 × 2.9 cm
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Hardback
Pages

304
Language

English
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Dewey

306.7082 (edition:23)
Readership

General – Trade / Code: K

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