For Ensler, language is important? Why? What does it matter what we call body parts? What is the importance of language in defining sexuality, bodies, etc.? Why do you think she asks those questions about what vaginas would wear, etc? What is she trying to do with that?
For Eve Ensler author of the Vagina Monologues language is an important topic because there are so many names that women have adopted to name their lower extremity. And as children you don't question the name that your mother gives yours until you have reached adulthood. Regardless if whether it is Cunt, Goodies, Vagina, or Coochie; but these very names are what defines the character of your vagina or if whether you embrace having one or not.
Ensler has a reason to why she is interested in questioning women about what their vaginas would wear, I feel this question is valuable because whatever the women may select speaks loudly about how that women defines herself. Lets say for instance that the women may respond that her vagina wears diamond jewelry. That woman feels highly of herself.
The questions she asks the women she interviews also serve as a way to have the women question herself. Woman don't quite often sit down and talk about their vaginas with one another as if it is a secret that they have one. A vagina is what anatomically defines who we are. If you have a concise definintion as to what defines you, then it is easier to answer those questions.
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