Sophia C. reviewed on 12/6/2011 + 289 more book reviews

Slut! Growing up female with a bad reputation is an exploration behind the common practice of 'slut-bashing.' Leora Tanenbaum, labeled a slut herself in high school, intersperses the stories of her interviewees with a critique of what she sees as sexual double standards and sexual harassment. Though somewhat dated (it's been a while since I've seen Jenny Jones mentioned), this subject has become more relevant in the age of technology-enabled bullying. Most girls get called sluts or worse to be marked as different, often most viciously by other girls, but some actually become liberated by the label. Although the stories become a bit repetitive towards the end, Tanenbaum provides a nuanced look at this issue.

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