Village Voice Fuckwittery
Can someone tell me why the Village Voice has titled Tristan Taormina’s otherwise informative and even-handed article on the HPV vaccine ” The Slut Shot’?
Speaking as someone who has been dealing with the aftermath of a bout with cervical cancer which nearly killed me 20 years ago, I think the HPV vaccine is best thing sincesliced bread. I certainly would have taken it if it had been available and I’d encourage others to do so too.
I’m really fucking offended at the implication that anyone who gets HPV or cervical cancer is some sort of worthless tramp.
And don’t give me any of that “reclaiming the word ‘slut’ for feminism” bollocks either, I know damn well what was meant by it.
The Voice should be ashamed of itself.
HPV Vaccine, Feminism, Sexual health, Sexual politics, Public health, Women
