Some feminists believe that, it is possible for women to be 'portrayed', 'paraded like cattle' or 'objectified', in films, beauty contests and in erotic bars, in a way that is sexist or demeaning to them. How is it possible that a woman can be 'paraded like cattle' (as though her intelligence is akin to bovine levels and she has no choice). Why do many feminists think that women can be, 'paraded' and somehow don't think of the complex implications of their decisions when they choose to enter a situation where they would be somehow, 'exploited'. Is it really possible for a woman to be 'objectified'? is that not just patronising to their intelligence? Isn't Mr Universe exactly the same thing? or even male nudity? I ask is feminism patronising to women?
2007-11-08
09:16:51
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patrick w
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Gender Studies