slut shaming

A form of slut-shaming — The act of making a person (especially a woman) feel guilty or inferior for sexual activity, desires, expression, or circumstances that deviate from traditional or orthodox gender expectations or religious or cultural standards.

Meanings

nounslut shaming (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of slut-shaming.
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