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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Italian blasphemy and German ingenuity: how swear words differ around the world

Taboo vocabulary sizes and types vary widely across languages, revealing cultural values, social boundaries, and differing norms around offensive and gendered language.
Women
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

Women Are Sharing The Acts Of Microfeminism They Practice In Their Daily Lives

Comparing strength to male anatomy and weakness to female anatomy is sexist; women endure menstruation, pregnancy, and childbirth, demonstrating physical resilience.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

When Honey Is Not So Sweet

This summer a video went viral on social media when an attorney in Colorado was arguing his case on behalf of the state. In a painfully awkward moment, he called the woman judge "Honey." The appropriate term should have been "Your Honor." The cringe-worthy remark startled the courtroom. When the attorney said, "But, but honey," he instantly realized his mistake.
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