America: More Than Fifty Percent Bitchs

For some women, the highest order of compliment one can receive would be being called a “bitch.” Everyday we associate the word bitch, when used as an insult, with a girl who stands up for herself, does not hesitate to use her razor-sharp wit on anyone who fails to give her enough respect, takes care of herself/puts her own needs first, and is just generally a badass, even to the point of being able to defend herself physically. A bitch is, in short, everything a woman is not supposed to be - complacent, matronly and selfless, delicate, dependent, and sweet. Actually, calling a woman a bitch is a lot like calling her a man. Not to say that a self-declared bitch isn't proud of her feminity, but we live in what is known stereotypically as a “man's world.” Women seldom receive credit for raising brilliant kids or giving to and caring for others at every opportunity. Worth towards a person is determined by success and power. That's what a bitch is, someone playing that game, and p...