Combatting slut shaming

Meyer, Susan, 1986- author.

Book 2016

All types of bullying are toxic, but one kind known as slut shaming can have particularly nasty consequences. Slut shaming supports a culture that tries to control womens choices. This culture leads to higher rates of sexual assault, depression, and even suicide. Women who are slut shamed online face additional harm to their reputations, particularly in their college and professional careers. This resource will explain what slut shaming is, why i...

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Bullying Prevention

Sex role

Shame

Stereotypes (Social psychology) United States

Part of a Series:

Combatting shaming and toxic communities

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ISBN:

9781508171157

Description:

64 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Target Audience Note:

Grades 7-12

Other Title:

Combating slut shaming

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 60-61) and index

Contents:

Introduction
A brief history of slut shaming
Why do people bully and shame?
The danger of words
Advice for the shamer and the shamed
Breaking the cycle of shame
Glossary
For more information
For further reading
Bibliography
Index

Control Number:

1994351

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