Feminist Critique

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a genre of film that exploits sex or depicts it in a sensational manner

  • Sexploitation refers to the exploitation of individuals through the use of sex in media or entertainment.
  • Some movies from the 70s were known for their sexploitation themes.
  • I can't believe they're trying to pass off that movie as anything other than sexploitation.
  • The tabloid industry is often accused of engaging in a form of sexploitation to sell more copies.

noun a term used colloquially in the UK to refer to a stereotype of a young working-class woman from the county of Essex, often associated with certain characteristics or behaviors

  • The term 'Essex girl' is often used to stereotype young women from Essex as unintelligent and promiscuous.
  • Have you heard the latest joke about an Essex girl? It's pretty funny.
  • Some people use 'Essex girl' as a derogatory term, but it's not fair to generalize a whole group of people.
  • In some circles, being called an 'Essex girl' is seen as an insult, but others embrace the stereotype and take pride in their roots.

noun a slang term for erotic literature or media that is targeted towards middle-aged women, typically involving romantic or sexual content

  • The term 'mummy porn' is often used to describe erotic literature targeted towards middle-aged women.
  • Have you heard of that new mummy porn book that everyone's talking about?
  • I can't believe my mom is into mummy porn, it's so embarrassing!
  • Some people consider romance novels to be a form of mummy porn, providing a fantasy escape for readers.