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Cunt : a declaration of independence / Inga Muscio

by Inga Muscio

This work traces the linguistic history of the word "cunt" from an ancient title of honour to a modern expletive. It examines the cultural forces influencing women's relationships with their bodies and advocates for the reclamation of the term as a symbol of autonomy.

Accession 2454 ISBN 9781580050753 Publisher Seal Press
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