"saying 'only a word' is a bit like saying, hey... its only a nuclear warhead"

war of words:

"Feminism"; "Slut"; "Bitch": all powerful words evoking strong (mostly negative) reactions. Should we reclaim tainted words, or drop them for something less provocative? Kate Townshend discusses this question, and explains why the language we use to define ourselves - and allow others to use to define us - is still important to the feminist cause.