Words were considered slurs even before there were social consequences for using them.
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Omnipitaph@reddthat.com 2 days agoslut isn’t a slur lol Otherwise, neither of us would be casually dropping it without fear of social repercussion.
blackbrook@mander.xyz 2 days ago
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.
HalfSalesman@lemmy.world 2 days ago
I say this as someone who loves sluts: Slut is technically a slur.
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.