Slut-Shaming

Pronunciation: /slʌt-ʃeɪmɪŋ/

Definitions of slut-shaming

noun a term used to describe the act of making someone feel ashamed or guilty for their perceived sexual behavior or appearance

Example Sentences

A1 Slut-shaming is when someone is criticized or judged for their sexual behavior.

A2 Teenagers often engage in slut-shaming without realizing the harm it causes.

B1 Social media platforms have been criticized for allowing slut-shaming to occur unchecked.

B2 Educating young people about the harmful effects of slut-shaming is crucial in preventing it.

C1 Slut-shaming perpetuates harmful stereotypes and contributes to a culture of misogyny.

C2 Feminist activists work tirelessly to combat slut-shaming and promote a culture of respect and equality.

Examples of slut-shaming in a Sentence

formal Slut-shaming is a form of bullying and harassment based on a person's perceived sexual behavior.

informal I can't believe she's still slut-shaming her classmates, it's so mean.

slang Stop slut-shaming, it's not cool at all.

figurative Her constant slut-shaming of others reveals her own insecurities and lack of empathy.

Grammatical Forms of slut-shaming

• past tense: slut-shamed
• plural: slut-shamers
• comparative: more slut-shaming
• superlative: most slut-shaming
• present tense: slut-shames
• future tense: will slut-shame
• perfect tense: have slut-shamed
• continuous tense: is slut-shaming
• singular: slut-shamer
• positive degree: slut-shaming
• infinitive: to slut-shame
• gerund: slut-shaming
• participle: slut-shamed

Origin and Evolution of slut-shaming

First Known Use: 2005 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'slut-shaming' originated as a way to describe the act of criticizing or stigmatizing a person, typically a woman, for their perceived sexual behavior or promiscuity.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in feminist and social justice circles to highlight and combat the double standards and harmful attitudes towards women's sexuality, the term has since become more widely recognized and used in mainstream discourse to address issues of misogyny and victim-blaming.