Good Essay On Define Bitch

In today’s society, a bitch can be defined by many characteristics, and in many different terms. However, typically, it is most often defined by an individual with feminine and aggressive characteristics. Essentially, powerful women are often viewed as bitches. We as a society sometimes feel uncomfortable viewing women with such authority and, therefore, use this word in order to disarm them. We neglect to notice that the word can be defined in many other terms. In fact, it appears to have been manipulated by society not only to define something different things, but also to define society itself. It no longer appears to be a term that defines a woman with power, a man who refuses to carry out typical masculine duties, or an individual who complains too often, but rather our displeasure for these things. In effect, the word attempts to strip power from the individuals who are these things or perform these actions, but in reality all it manages to do now is show society’s inability to move forward, understanding the complexity of humans and their emotions.
“Bitch” is too often used to refer to human beings; we forget it also has a technical definition. Historically, its official use was to define a female dog, fox, or wolf. In some cases, it is specifically used to define pregnant female dogs. Using the word to define female animals may have been the reason the word was seamlessly used to define female humans later on. Pregnant dogs, for example, are sometimes difficult to deal with. Certain individuals may find women of power also difficult to deal with, thus feeling the definition to fit both parties. Furthermore, because we have veered so far away from the practical definition for the word, all power surrounding it that is not linked to a female dog is given to it by society.
Bitch also appears to suit certain male parties depending on the circumstance. Because of its inherent reference to women, as well as its insinuation that the word strips the individual of power, calling a male a bitch is a sign of disrespect. Most often, it is used when a male fails to complete a test of masculinity. Most commonly, if a young male does not complete a dare tasked by his equally young, often immature male counterparts, he is called a bitch. It does not matter why he does not complete the task; the fact that he does not means he is less of a man. Calling him a bitch signifies such, and lets him know he is less powerful in the, for lack of a better term, pack. Fundamentally, the word bitch defines a man who fails to impress his friends, or does not prove his masculinity to those around him. While it does not mean he is any less of a man, the word does carry a certain amount of disrespect and weight, and can damage an individual’s reputation based specifically on how society views the word. A man who refuses to contribute to the representative masculine activities is seen as less masculine, and is therefore female. Society does not like this because it does not fit with the general schematics of how we are supposed to act as individuals. Therefore, the male is called a bitch because he must be taught how to act like a man so society can feel more comfortable about this one individual.
One of the more popular, but less damaging definitions of the word “bitch” means, “to complain.” If one has had a difficult day, needs to vent, let off steam, unwind, or simply scream, sometimes it is described as bitching. It is not detrimental to anybody’s reputation, unless the individual does it incessantly, in which case the individual may be avoided because of his or her negativity. In most cases, however, individuals who bitch, or complain, are simply trying to cope with a difficult day or time in their lives. They are not seen as powerful women, female dogs, or emasculated men, but rather people who may need to be listened to. Those who bitch a lot, or too much, may be encouraged to seek some form of therapy or told they need to stop. In cases considered severe, they may be told outright they “bitch” too much. “Bitching” is generally considered negative. Nobody wants to be viewed as negative and, therefore, when these words are generally used to describe somebody, they stop complaining. Again, society does not typically enjoy hearing how unhappy somebody’s life can be; we are all supposed to cope, maintain happiness, and move forward. If we are unable to, it conflicts with the normalcy most of the population attempts to contrive. Again, “bitching” does not so much describe the individual’s actions, so much as the listener’s unhappiness with the perceived abnormality.
In sum, we as a society have changed the definition of the word “bitch” ourselves. As a society, we have taken it and made it into something different than it was. In the beginning, it was used only innocently, to define female dogs that were sometimes pregnant. Now, however, it is sometimes used in an attempt to strip power, as well as emasculate. To bitch, also, is at times seen as a negative action when one complains. The word has been given this negative power by society, out of its references for female animals. It began by defaming women whom society found threatening. It continued by making men who did not act like a specific definition of a man feel feminine or less like a man. While many of us love our dogs, whether they are male or female, pregnant or not, we are often threatened by women of power, and upset by men who do not fit the archetypal idea of manliness. The word “bitch” has come, not to define these two parties, but our displeasure with these two parties. The individuals who dare to become powerful, or challenge our idea of manliness are not bitches; this is simply an expression of society’s disinterest in accepting something new. We have perverted the meaning to suit our own design, attempting to cram those who wish for something new into the same old box. Thus, “bitch,” typically used to describe someone or something in a negative light, is actually something positive.