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Parole tossiche. Cronache di ordinario sessismo. (Toxic Words. Chronicles of Ordinary Sexism)


Parole tossiche. Cronache di ordinario sessismo

Racist, homophobic and sexist words dominate every part of our social life, both public and private. Is this just a reflection of widespread vulgarity or is there a circular relationship whereby words, thoughts and actions are mutually reinforcing?
Priulla follows the trail of language in order to enter the dark sides of our society and faces the unresolved issues of gender relations. Far from being inert, words define the context where we live and play a decisive role in the construction of individual subjectivity and collective identity. This kind of language models a world based on abuse of power, at last considered as a normal aspect of our daily life. How can we be the remedy? How can we take this kind of system apart? Practicing a daily dissent and a conscious use of language.