‘Pretty Bitches’ and gendered language

The cover of “Pretty Bitches.”

The cover of “Pretty Bitches.” Credit: Seal Press.

Serena Williams was called hysterical for yelling at an umpire during a match. Hillary Clinton was called shrill. Monica Lewinsky: fat. Rose McGowan and Ashley Judd: crazy. A new book of essays explores some of these words and their real meanings.

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Credits

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Alexandra Sif Tryggvadottir, Rosalie Atkinson, Brian Hardzinski, Angie Perrin