Womanwords by Jane Mills

Womanwords by Jane Mills

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Summary

An exploration of the histories and meanings of over 300 words relating to women. It shows how words like "hysteria" and "hussy" acquired perjorative meanings, how words like "slut" and "frigid" were formerly used of men, and how women are likened to food and animals.

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Womanwords by Jane Mills

An exploration of the histories and meanings of over 300 words relating to women. It shows how words like "hysteria" and "hussy" acquired perjorative meanings, how words like "slut" and "frigid" were formerly used of men, and how women are likened to food and animals.
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ISBN 13 9780029214954
ISBN 10 0029214955
Title Womanwords
Author Jane Mills
Condition Unavailable
Publisher Simon & Schuster
Year published 1992-05-04
Number of pages 300
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.