Finché le cose non andranno meglio: discriminazione di genere e slut-shaming nell'esperienza di un gruppo di giovani donne

Abstract: Slut-shaming is a form of verbal violence in which the victim is attacked about attitudes or behaviour in the sexual sphere. With the aim of gaining a better understanding of the dynamics and effects of slut-shaming in young adults, two focus groups were proposed in which 26 students (aged between 18 and 29) participated. This study focuses on the data from the two focus groups, which revealed a) that slut-shaming is a widespread phenomenon, b) that its effects affect individuals' psychosocial well-being both in the short and long term, and c) that victims of slut-shaming can implement protective strategies that decrease their exposure to denigration.