A word may have certain set definitions, both literal and contextual but it can be abused in its usage, causing far-reaching effects.
Gender discrimination can be said to be attributed to it. "Men are players, women are sluts, just the way men are tough and women are bitchy." Aren't promiscuity and aggression the common language here? Why have different labels? Is it to show prowess in language?
People's perceptions of language have also become decadent with time. "Slut" is now used to tease and greet each other instead of being used in its proper meaning. People think of this word as "fun" to use. They become mean to others on the pretext of being humorous.
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