THE old-school attitude — that women are frigid, sluts or nice — was captured in 80s classic film Puberty Blues. And 37 years on, the double standard hasn’t changed, writes Jill Poulsen.

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Welcome to 2018: where slut-shaming is still a thing

Welcome to 2018: where slut-shaming is still a thing

THE old-school attitude — that women are frigid, sluts or nice — was captured in 80s classic film Puberty Blues. And 37 years on, the double standard hasn’t changed, writes Jill Poulsen.

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