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Most women learn from a very young age that the real definition of slut is 1) you used to have sex with me and not longer do so you’re a slut; 2) I want to have sex with you but you don’t notice me therefore you’re a slut; and 3) my boyfriend, husband, guy I like thinks you’re hot so you’re a slut. Doesn’t have anything to do with what sex the “slut” may or may not be having. Many women were labelled sluts while they were still virgins.

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ExhibiCat@lemmynsfw.com ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
Good point. It’s just a slur. I take things too literally sometimes

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- Omnipitaph@reddthat.com ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
  slut isn’t a slur lol Otherwise, neither of us would be casually dropping it without fear of social repercussion.
  
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  - HalfSalesman@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
    I say this as someone who loves sluts: Slut is technically a slur.
    
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    Omnipitaph@reddthat.com ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
    I will concede and do some research.
    
    For whatever reason I was under the impression that a word had to reference a specific group to be a slur. Like, anyone can be a slut. Man, woman, trans, black, white, et cetera. Like, who is “slut” targeting? Sexually active people? I know that it is weaponized against women, usually those who are NOT actively engaging in promiscuous activities, but I haven’t exactly come across many slurs that can be used against multiple groups.
    
    Perhaps the root of my understanding of what makes a slur itself is the issue. Like I said I’m going to do some research. As a known slut, I apologize to any who came across my comment and were offended.
    
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  - blackbrook@mander.xyz ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
    Words were considered slurs even before there were social consequences for using them.
    
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    Omnipitaph@reddthat.com ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
    Fair, and yes, though we tend to censor ourselves when referencing known slurs in this day and age. You won’t find me casually dropping Ns or old cigs while talking about those slurs, and I doubt you would either.
    
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gandalf_der_12te@discuss.tchncs.de ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
I guess it would make sense to counter that slur with a counter-slur.

I.e., when somebody calls you a slut, respond by calling them a “needy one” or sth. Might hit a spot.

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