Well, one thing's for sure: women who die for a cause or as heroes sure don't get as much attention

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6. The use of language by third parties is my argument

Why use words like tits or boobs in a serious discussion even though Amina's group uses the term in an effort to get their point across. I think those terms have their place like any other vernacular or slang and they can be used without it being an insult. They can be used in a funny way. But why not say breasts in a serious discussion?

Language in context means a great deal. Would you say the words tits or boobs when talking to Professors or the Queen of England?

Under certain circumstances it's perfectly OK to use those words. But I wonder if people are a little frightened to use the correct terminology. I think most of us learn to let go of all the slang terms for penis and force ourselves to use the word penis because it is the correct name of that organ and in serious conversation we want to use correct terminology. It seems like a sign of maturity to stop saying wee-wee, or pee-pee, or dick or tits or boobs when the correct name is called for.

There's a thread on DU about a teacher being ostracized for saying the word vagina. When did that word become offensive? When did the words pussy, cunt, tush become more acceptable?