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"Cunt"
is very arguably the most powerful negative word in the American English
language. “Cunt” is the ultimate one-syllable covert verbal weapon any
streetwise six-year-old or passing motorist can use against a woman. “Cunt”
refers almost exclusively to women, and expresses the utmost rancor.
“Cunt” is
related to words from India, China, Ireland, Rome and Egypt. Such words were
either titles of respect for women, priestesses and witches, or derivatives of
the names of various goddesses: In ancient writings, the word for “cunt” was
synonymous with “woman,” though not in the insulting modern sense.
The words
“bitch” and “whore” have also shared a similar fate in our language. This
seemed rather fishy to me. Three words which convey negative meanings about
women, specifically, all happen to have once had totally positive associations
about women, specifically.”
~inga muscio, cunt: a declaration of independence
Painting by Elisabeth Slettnes
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ReplyDeleteHi Carmen - I don't advocate using it as an insult AT ALL as there are just too many negative connotations with the word. But I do think it is important to know & understand the origin of the word.
ReplyDeleteThis info came from the book I reference above: Cunt.
If you haven't read it, I highly recommend it!
I read "Cunt" a couple of years ago and loved it. It opened my eyes up to a lot of things and changed the way I think about the language used to describe me. I've taken back ownership of the word. I am a wonderful Cunt.
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ReplyDeleteAh ok, I didn't realize the cultural context. I'd say the best thing is to get the word out about the real meaning of the word. Would be interesting to see how it would be used once people realized that.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the book - it's my Feminist Bible!
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