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Slut Shaming Discourse



Since both sections of class today did not view the above video, you can watch it here if you would like to continue the conversation on the blog.



The second video, which links slut shaming to victim blaming in the context of rape culture. Please only view it if you feel secure and supported, particularly if you are a survivor of sexual assault. I am available in office hours if you would like to discuss further. You may also comment here for alternative participation if your comments are respectful and affirming.

Finally the LA Times article provides more context for the video about school dress codes we opened with in class.

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  1. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2020 at 10:34 AM

    While watching the first video about Amber Rose and how the media portrayed her, I wondered how close to the line of slander those media outlets were reaching by writing about how many people she had slept with. She says that she doesn't care what the media writes about her because she knows what is true and there is a lot of power in that mentality. But at the same time, hollywood professionals like herself will have a hard time picking up jobs in the public eye because no one wants to be accociated with their media-formulated reputation even if it is completely false. When slut-shaming, esspecially based on false information and accusations, begins to interfere with someone's ability to make a living, how is it not illegal?

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