LIFE & CULTURE

We Need To Talk About Banning The Word ‘Pretty’

This is what young women associate the word with

The idea of banning words and phrases is a topic that is debated in society regularly. But, can you imagine what it would be like if we banned one of the most overused and common words known to society?

In the sixth and final episode of marie claire x The Thinkergirls‘ podcast, Stacey June and Kristie Mercer, get personal and explain their complex relationship with the word ‘pretty’ and discuss if the word really should be banned or not. 

The pair also speaks to young girls to find out what they think of the word – and results will surprise you.

Listen here:

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