La jeune fille, ce qu'elle est en realite. Une petite sotte et une petite salope; la plus grande imbecile unie a la plus grande depravation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He denigrates a young girl as foolish and depraved, combining insults of stupidity and immorality.
- In plain terms
- The girl is harshly labeled as both an idiot and a prostitute.
- What can you take from it?
- Express extreme contempt for a woman's character.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What impact does such language have on gender equality?
- How can we counter hateful speech?
Another view
The language is misogynistic and dehumanizing.
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