Here’s What Happened When Women Of All Ages Were Asked To Respond To The Word “Bitch”
Age 17
While it can hurt, some young women can also see the humor in the word.
Age 19
It’s important to remember that you have the power to decide what a word means to you.
Age 21
For some, the word itself evokes power - whether it is the force shown by the person who uses it, or the strength of the person who is being given the label.
Age 23
…And no matter what anyone else says, you know who you are.
Age 29
Some women are offended by the term in general…
Age 32
…While others can playfully give an example.
Ages 34, 36
Is it time to remove the word from our vocabulary?
Age 39
Sometimes a one-word answer is all you need for an honest response.
Ages 42, 43, and 44
For many women, the impact of this word is very real.
Age 46
At 48 years old, this woman has owned the word and found a positive way to embrace it.
Age 48
Yaaasss!
You do you!
Love it or hate it, the word “bitch” is something women and girls hear constantly. It’s what you make of the word that matters.
As a teenager, the word can be hurtful.
Age 17
While it can hurt, some young women can also see the humor in the word.
Age 19
It’s important to remember that you have the power to decide what a word means to you.
Age 21
For some, the word itself evokes power - whether it is the force shown by the person who uses it, or the strength of the person who is being given the label.
Age 23
…And no matter what anyone else says, you know who you are.
Age 29
Some women are offended by the term in general…
Age 32
…While others can playfully give an example.
Ages 34, 36
Is it time to remove the word from our vocabulary?
Age 39
Sometimes a one-word answer is all you need for an honest response.
Ages 42, 43, and 44
For many women, the impact of this word is very real.
Age 46
At 48 years old, this woman has owned the word and found a positive way to embrace it.
Age 48
Yaaasss!
You do you!
Love it or hate it, the word “bitch” is something women and girls hear constantly. It’s what you make of the word that matters.