The Grim History of Slut-Shaming

From Cleopatra to Charity Girls, sluts have always been dangerous creatures.

Carlyn Beccia
The Grim Historian
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11 min readMar 7
The Grim History of Slut-Shaming
Gustav Klimt, Hygieia, Portion of Klimt’s painting Medicine, 1901–1907 | Public Domain

On June 28th, 1887, on a warm summer evening, twenty-three-year-old Elizabeth Cass was strolling down Regent Street in London. New to the city, Elizabeth was heading towards a shop to buy a new pair of gloves. As she walked, she couldn't help but feel like someone was watching her.

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Carlyn Beccia
The Grim Historian

Author & illustrator. My latest books — 10 AT 10, MONSTROUS: THE LORE, GORE, & SCIENCE, and THEY LOST THEIR HEADS. Contact: CarlynBeccia.com