Language – The REVIVAL Zine

The History of the Word “Bitch” and Its Inherent Subordinating Nature

If “bitch” doesn’t challenge the patriarchy and sexism in our society, how can we say we are reclaiming the word? If we want to reclaim “bitch,” we need to stop using it to insult other women and hold men accountable for using it.

The “B” Word: Why You Shouldn’t Bark Bitch

As long as other men do not hold accountability within their social groups, and as long as women stay silent and remiss about these verbal accostings, we are tackling another barrier that exists to divide gender equality.