Tag: Swearing
From ‘common scolds’ to feminist reclamation: the fraught history of women and swearing in Australia
Kath and Kim (aka Jane Turner and Gina Riley):
the suburban hornbags used swearing in clever ways in their 2002-2007 TV series.
Riley Turner...
Books in a post-f@#^ world. Are we all sworn out yet?
The language in books - who gives an "F". Image Shutterstock
Warning: this piece features frequent coarse language that may offend some readers.
Since Adam Mansbuch’s...
Swearing in public is still illegal, but you probably won’t be charged if you’re white
When delivered to an unsuspecting group, especially where children are present,
swearing can amount to a criminal offence. Shutterstock
This article contains explicit language.
Is it...