It seems like from the beginning of time, women have been sexually objectified. Even in contemporary society, when more women are graduating from college than men, are slowly finding themselves with more power, even to the point when one could soon become president, they are still often times sexually objectified.
The question is often asked, "Who's fault is it mainly? Women's for wearing provocative clothing, or men's for being natural hornballs?"
In my opinion, men are more at fault for this, but both sexes have to take some responsibility. Women should never be seen nor treated like sexual objects. However, if one is wearing extremely showy clothing, unfortunately, there are some (men and women) whom will see them as such.
It reminds me of a bit from a Dave Chappelle stand-up comedy act, when he talked about seeing a woman at a club, who was wearing next to nothing, some guy walked up to her and made a perverted comment, and she said, "Just because I'm dressed this way does not make me a whore!"
Chappelle then commented, "That's very true, but you are wearing a whore's outfit."
Men are pretty simple and easy to please. If a woman is even moderately attractive, she can be dressed in sweats, and guys will look. If she's dressed up nice, but isn't showing much, men will turn their heads, and likely think, "There's no way in hell I have a chance with her!" However, if more skin can be seen on this woman than clothing, these same men will turn their heads and likely think, "Woo-hoo! I'm getting lucky tonight!" That may not be right, but it's the truth. This is what men tend to think when they see things like that.
It's been a very difficult balancing act for women through the years, because while they've wanted to attain equal rights as men - to be seen as equal individuals and not as sex objects, many have also used this sexuality to try and attain power and equality. I guess the question here is, what is it women want? Is a majority okay with being seen as sex objects if they are afforded equal rights under the law, or would a majority rather not be seen as sex objects, but perhaps not be afforded equal rights quite as quickly? It's sad such a question has to be asked, because pay should not be affected by one's gender; it should be affected by their performance. Women should have minimal troubles when voting as men often times do (due to a change of last name). Women shouldn't be fearful of having their reproductive rights stripped from them by men. Women should be seen for the people that they are, and not for what perverted men fantasize. For as unfair as it is, though, just like if a man went to a job interview in pajamas, if a woman walks into a bar wearing next to nothing, she won't be taken seriously. Men tend to be very visual, so regardless of what a woman wears, men will tend to focus on certain areas of a woman's body. However, if a woman wears something to draw extra attention to these very areas, men will tend to see her as easy. Trust me ladies - you don't need to wear anything provocative to draw looks from guys. Dress with confidence and realize most guys aren't worth showing all of that skin to. As for the guys, regardless of what a woman wears, try to get those filthy minds out of the gutter, and realize that there's a living, breathing person underneath it all.
The question is often asked, "Who's fault is it mainly? Women's for wearing provocative clothing, or men's for being natural hornballs?"
In my opinion, men are more at fault for this, but both sexes have to take some responsibility. Women should never be seen nor treated like sexual objects. However, if one is wearing extremely showy clothing, unfortunately, there are some (men and women) whom will see them as such.
It reminds me of a bit from a Dave Chappelle stand-up comedy act, when he talked about seeing a woman at a club, who was wearing next to nothing, some guy walked up to her and made a perverted comment, and she said, "Just because I'm dressed this way does not make me a whore!"
Chappelle then commented, "That's very true, but you are wearing a whore's outfit."
Men are pretty simple and easy to please. If a woman is even moderately attractive, she can be dressed in sweats, and guys will look. If she's dressed up nice, but isn't showing much, men will turn their heads, and likely think, "There's no way in hell I have a chance with her!" However, if more skin can be seen on this woman than clothing, these same men will turn their heads and likely think, "Woo-hoo! I'm getting lucky tonight!" That may not be right, but it's the truth. This is what men tend to think when they see things like that.
It's been a very difficult balancing act for women through the years, because while they've wanted to attain equal rights as men - to be seen as equal individuals and not as sex objects, many have also used this sexuality to try and attain power and equality. I guess the question here is, what is it women want? Is a majority okay with being seen as sex objects if they are afforded equal rights under the law, or would a majority rather not be seen as sex objects, but perhaps not be afforded equal rights quite as quickly? It's sad such a question has to be asked, because pay should not be affected by one's gender; it should be affected by their performance. Women should have minimal troubles when voting as men often times do (due to a change of last name). Women shouldn't be fearful of having their reproductive rights stripped from them by men. Women should be seen for the people that they are, and not for what perverted men fantasize. For as unfair as it is, though, just like if a man went to a job interview in pajamas, if a woman walks into a bar wearing next to nothing, she won't be taken seriously. Men tend to be very visual, so regardless of what a woman wears, men will tend to focus on certain areas of a woman's body. However, if a woman wears something to draw extra attention to these very areas, men will tend to see her as easy. Trust me ladies - you don't need to wear anything provocative to draw looks from guys. Dress with confidence and realize most guys aren't worth showing all of that skin to. As for the guys, regardless of what a woman wears, try to get those filthy minds out of the gutter, and realize that there's a living, breathing person underneath it all.
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