Bitch : The Journey of a Word Hardback
by Karen (Griffith University, Queensland) Stollznow
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Bitch is a bitch of a word. It used to be a straightforward insult, but today—after so many variations and efforts to reject or reclaim the word-it's not always entirely clear what it means.
Bitch is a chameleon. There are good bitches and bad bitches; sexy bitches and psycho bitches; boss bitches and even perfect bitches.
This eye-opening deep-dive takes us on a journey spanning a millennium, from its humble beginnings as a word for a female dog through to its myriad meanings today, proving that sometimes you can teach an old dog new tricks.
It traces the colorful history and ever-changing meaning of this powerful and controversial word, and its relevance within broader issues of feminism, gender, race and sexuality.
Despite centuries of censorship and attempts to ban it, bitch has stood the test of time.
You may wonder: is the word going away anytime soon?
Bitch, please.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:200 pages, Worked examples or Exercises
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:31/05/2024
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- ISBN:9781009392327
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Pre-OrderFree UK DeliveryThis title is available for pre-order
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:200 pages, Worked examples or Exercises
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:31/05/2024
- Category:
- ISBN:9781009392327