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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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Jaar van publicatie
2023
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Ondertitel
The Surprising History of Women's Words
Taal
Engels
Jaar van publicatie
2023
Formaat
Hardcover
Aantal pagina's
304
ISBN13
9780593299579
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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.