Artists, activists, and theorists strive to reclaim words for emancipatory purposes, believing that redefining their significance can open pathways to alternative living, revise norms, and address injustices.
Feminist projects aim to rename and weaken the power of words that enforce misogyny. Two recent works highlight this: Garcia's redefinition of 'consent' and Ahmed's reclamation of 'feminist killjoy,' both targeting ingrained misogynist ideas.
The term 'feminist killjoy' confronts the stereotype of feminists as joyful-killers, while 'consent,' repurposed in sex politics, urges a re-examination of sexual realities plagued by misogyny.
Misogynist narratives surrounding words like 'killjoy' and 'consent' perpetuate harmful stereotypes and ideas, emphasizing the vital need for ongoing feminist discourse to challenge these norms.
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