(July 6, 2016 at 9:33 am)Alex K Wrote: Some feminists I've read made the point that the insult does indeed add an extra sting, so to say, when used on a man because it specifically exploits the stigmatisation of female reproductive organs as inherently shameful and unclean. If you accept that, the slur is actually based on misogyny even when used on a man. I don't think the argument is entirely baseless.
*If* you accept that, sure. Personally speaking, when calling someone a "cunt", or a "pussy", I'm not thinking about shaming them or saying that are unclean. I'm just calling them a cunt or a pussy. I like the word "cunt" because it feels forceful, and it's quick and easy to say. It's like the word "fuck".
Besides, in my experience, penises are often dirtier than vaginas, due to their placement.
