Bag lady
Bag Lady is a term used to describe a woman who carries her belongings in shopping bags. It is often used to refer to a homeless woman, but can also be used metaphorically to describe a woman who carries the emotional baggage of her past relationships into her future ones.
Origin[edit | edit source]
The term "bag lady" originated in the United States in the 1970s, during a time of economic recession. It was used to describe the increasing number of women seen carrying their possessions in bags in urban areas. The term has since been adopted in other English-speaking countries.
In popular culture[edit | edit source]
The term "bag lady" has been used in various forms of media, including literature, film, and music. For example, the song "Bag Lady" by Erykah Badu uses the term metaphorically to discuss the emotional baggage that women often carry.
Social implications[edit | edit source]
The term "bag lady" carries with it a number of social implications. It is often used pejoratively and can reinforce negative stereotypes about homeless people. It also reflects societal attitudes towards women, poverty, and mental health.
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