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Mother Tongue

The Surprising History of Women's Words

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Exploring the evolution of language surrounding women's experiences, this book delves into the historical context of feminist thought from Old English to today. Dr. Jenni Nuttall highlights the inadequacy of current terms in expressing the realities of women's lives, such as menstruation, sexuality, and gender roles. By investigating forgotten words related to female bodies and experiences, she critiques modern language's shortcomings and seeks to reclaim a more honest and relatable vocabulary for women’s daily lives.

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Mother Tongue, Jenni Nuttall

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2023
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Tytuł
Mother Tongue
Podtytuł
The Surprising History of Women's Words
Język
angielski
Rok wydania
2023
Oprawa
twarda
Liczba stron
304
ISBN13
9780593299579
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Opis
Exploring the evolution of language surrounding women's experiences, this book delves into the historical context of feminist thought from Old English to today. Dr. Jenni Nuttall highlights the inadequacy of current terms in expressing the realities of women's lives, such as menstruation, sexuality, and gender roles. By investigating forgotten words related to female bodies and experiences, she critiques modern language's shortcomings and seeks to reclaim a more honest and relatable vocabulary for women’s daily lives.