I disagree, actually - early and frequent attacks on a girl's sexuality, based on something as simple as slightly early puberty, are a uniquely demeaning means of bullying, and it has lasting effects on self-esteem. Slut-shaming also continues into adulthood, while bed-wetter shaming, nose-picker bashing and flincher pounding generally stop when people grow up and get lives, so sometimes you never have a chance to get away from it.
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Date: 2010-10-08 10:22 pm (UTC)From: