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Sluts: The truth about slutshaming and what we can do to fight it Hardcover – 9 May 2024

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From award-winning journalist Beth Ashley comes a groundbreaking investigation into the history of slutshaming, how it continues to affect us today and what we can do to fight it.

Whore. Hoe. Jezebel. Harlot. Slut. Five words. One meaning.

But what exactly is a slut? How has the concept changed over time? And why is slutshaming so dangerous?

In this groundbreaking investigation, Beth Ashley reveals the truth about slutshaming, gives us the tools to fight it, and encourages us all to have better conversations about sex.

The fight starts now.

"Beth Ashley takes a fascinating deep dive into the history of slutshaming. Along the way she challenges taboos and misconceptions and reframes the patriarchal narrative to explore how we can celebrate positive attitudes to sex" - Service 95, Dua Lipa's Book Club

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  1. Print length
    320 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Penguin
  4. Publication date
    9 May 2024
  5. Reading age
    18 years and up
  6. Dimensions
    14.1 x 2.9 x 22.4 cm
  7. ISBN-10
    0241675235
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0241675236
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About the Author

Beth Ashley is an investigative journalist who specialises in sex, relationships and social class. Her work ranges from light-hearted features on Gen Z dating culture to deep investigations into inequality, and has appeared in The Guardian, Refinery29, Vice, i-D, Dazed, Glamour, The Face, The Independent, Cosmopolitan, Stylist, Women’s Health, Mashable, The Metro and more. Beth has also consulted on Bumble’s podcast My Love Is… and has produced documentaries for Channel 4. She writes a lot about her working class background, with articles such as Does Class Impact the Way We Have Sex? And Not Worrying About Being Working Class Until I Went to Art School (which went viral on social media). Over the last few years she has cultivated a loyal (and growing) readership and community of social media followers (22,000 combined).

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin (9 May 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0241675235
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0241675236
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14.1 x 2.9 x 22.4 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 36 ratings

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I’ve been a freelance journalist, editor and researcher for eight years, specialising in sex, relationships and a little bit of social class.

You can find my words in the likes of VICE, Refinery29, i-D, Vogue, Glamour, Dazed, Mashable, The Face, i-D, Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health, The Guardian, The Independent, iPaper and more.

I also work as a development producer and researcher, with my TV and podcast projects include commercial, documentary and news, and have played on Channel Four, BBC and Bumble.

In May 2024, my debut book, Sluts: The Truth About Slutshaming & How to Solve It will be published by Penguin - an investigation into the origins of slutshaming, how its managed to stick around for so long, the effects slutshaming has on marginalised communities and how we can fight back.

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The book gives a wide spanning overview of slut shaming and the complexities within the subject. This is a vitally important book for young people to read and have access to given their potential vulnerability to slut shaming and the impact it can have on them. This book is educational, informative and provides an essential call to action
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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for young adults & parents
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The book gives a wide spanning overview of slut shaming and the complexities within the subject. This is a vitally important book for young people to read and have access to given their potential vulnerability to slut shaming and the impact it can have on them. This book is educational, informative and provides an essential call to action
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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for young adults & parents
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 May 2024
The book gives a wide spanning overview of slut shaming and the complexities within the subject. This is a vitally important book for young people to read and have access to given their potential vulnerability to slut shaming and the impact it can have on them. This book is educational, informative and provides an essential call to action
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4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read analysis of society's views on women and sex
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 July 2024
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This book tackles the ways that society affects men's and women's views of sex, and the way that that can be oppressive to women.

It's a large hardback that might look intimidating at first, but the author has a style that's really easy to read, helped by short paragraphs. Everything is well thought out and well researched with studies cited and references at the end. I would have liked to see an index too though!

Not every subject is covered in depth but this is a really good overview. The author does argue for the reclamation of the word "slut" which I'm not very keen on, but she acknowledges that that won't be for everyone.

Overall a very useful, sex-positive read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Such an important book!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 May 2024
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This book tackles such a complex and fraught topic with elegance, joviality and hope. For how ancient a practice slutshaming is, there remains precious little about it, its effects and the scars it leaves. This book seeks to address that.

The author combines lived experience with research and delivers a masterpiece, a seminal work in the fight against misogyny. I cannot recommend it enough.

This book is for everyone
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5.0 out of 5 stars Such an important book!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 May 2024
This book tackles such a complex and fraught topic with elegance, joviality and hope. For how ancient a practice slutshaming is, there remains precious little about it, its effects and the scars it leaves. This book seeks to address that.

The author combines lived experience with research and delivers a masterpiece, a seminal work in the fight against misogyny. I cannot recommend it enough.

This book is for everyone
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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Reading
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 May 2024
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Beth Ashley has put together an engaging, thoroughly researched and vital piece of journalism. A real dive into the freedom of sexual expression from a talented new writer.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Reading
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 May 2024
Beth Ashley has put together an engaging, thoroughly researched and vital piece of journalism. A real dive into the freedom of sexual expression from a talented new writer.
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Harry Gilliatt
5.0 out of 5 stars The most important book you'll read all year!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 May 2024
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This book is amazing! Beth tackles the gargantuan issue of slut-shaming with aplomb, producing a piece of work that is in equal parts fascinating, devastating, and empowering. Buy yourself a copy, read it, then buy everyone you know a copy!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Media literacy 101: Every pop culture content creator read this
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 July 2024
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I feel like there are a lot of journalists, streamers and podcasters who need to read this before reporting on influencer and pop culture events. Anyone who uses Reddit and Tiktok as their primary news source could do with a flick through.

Brought a lot of nuance to the conversation, with actionable tips. As someone who's concerned about the popularity of snark pages and gossip sites often to the detriment of women by women in a time in society where we need to unite more than ever this is another resource to spark conversation and address our own internalised biases. Haven't finished yet, may increase or decrease once complete.
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Gigi Engle
5.0 out of 5 stars An essential read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 May 2024
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This book is an absolute must-read for all women, AFAB folx, and femmes. It will change your life and help you rewrite harmful messages you’ve received all your life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An essential read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 May 2024
This book is an absolute must-read for all women, AFAB folx, and femmes. It will change your life and help you rewrite harmful messages you’ve received all your life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book!!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 May 2024
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A great fun read and very insightful, tackles serious topics but knowledge, gentleness and humour. A book everyone should read!
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