I started this thread the other day on Facebook, and it got a lot more of a reaction than I thought it would, so Charla and I decided it might make interesting blog fodder.
What is it with women or young girls who take such pride in referring to themselves as "bitch"? Last I heard, when used to describe anything other than a female dog, "bitch" was a derogatory term.
This, basically was the gist of my thread, and one commentor made the point that "it's only a word". I loved Charla's response to it. Let me find it so I can copy and paste it.
"Just a word like toaster or template? If I call you a template will you throw a punch? If I scream toaster at you will you be offended? If I spit the word cuddle, is it offensive, Steve?"
Personally, I find this word demeaning and don't generally use it in reference to myself. I equate it to the whole "just me" thing I ranted about a few months ago. Truly, I don't understand those who do. I don't understand the glory of being proud of being referred to that way or even of calling one's self such a thing.
When I was young, it was always a bad word, and my dad would have beaten my ass if he ever heard me say it. When did it lose its stigma? When did any bad word lose its stigma?
Don't get me wrong... I swear as much as the next person. I probably drop the f-bomb more than any other word I use, but I guess my point is more about the use of these words to demean one's self. Others too, I suppose.
Your thoughts?