She's such a slut. Sounds familiar?
Whether used as a swear word or as an expression of self-confidence, the word slut justifies rape, bullying and the sexual double standard. Heartbreaking and hilarious, SLUT depicts the real lives of teens and young adults in their negotiations over sex and the cruel scapegoating that continues to hold back female sexuality and power. This groundbreaking play, written in collaboration with New York City high school students, and guide provides communities and individuals with concrete tools to effect change and end slut. The guidebook includes notes on the production, a guide to talk-backs, and provocative essays by Leora Tanenbaum, Jennifer Baumgardner, Farah Tanis, Jamia Wilson, and others, providing the tools to inspire change within our communities and ourselves.
Whether used as a swear word or as an expression of self-confidence, the word slut justifies rape, bullying and the sexual double standard. Heartbreaking and hilarious, SLUT depicts the real lives of teens and young adults in their negotiations over sex and the cruel scapegoating that continues to hold back female sexuality and power. This groundbreaking play, written in collaboration with New York City high school students, and guide provides communities and individuals with concrete tools to effect change and end slut. The guidebook includes notes on the production, a guide to talk-backs, and provocative essays by Leora Tanenbaum, Jennifer Baumgardner, Farah Tanis, Jamia Wilson, and others, providing the tools to inspire change within our communities and ourselves.