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Old 05-25-2011, 11:40 AM
 
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I see nothing wrong with young attractive ladies wearing as little as they can get away with. I promise not to leer or think less of them for doing so.
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Old 05-25-2011, 11:44 AM
 
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I always get a laugh out of women who complain that men are staring at their chest when they're talking to them when these same women will wear outfits that draw attention to their breasts. You can dress however you want. But don't complain when people react to it in a way that you may not like.
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Old 05-25-2011, 12:04 PM
 
Location: East of Eden
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I always get a laugh out of women who complain that men are staring at their chest when they're talking to them when these same women will wear outfits that draw attention to their breasts. You can dress however you want. But don't complain when people react to it in a way that you may not like.
Sometimes it's not intentional. I have a large chest unfortunately. And I say unfortunately because I don't like to be objectified. When I approach, I would rather a man think "she seems nice and intelligent and she's cute", not "BOOBIES!!".

Anyway, clothes these days are cut in such a way that it can be hard for a woman who wants to be stylish, not frumpy.
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Old 05-25-2011, 12:14 PM
 
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Sometimes it's not intentional. I have a large chest unfortunately. And I say unfortunately because I don't like to be objectified. When I approach, I would rather a man think "she seems nice and intelligent and she's cute", not "BOOBIES!!".
It may not be intentional, but it should hardly come as a surprise.
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Old 05-25-2011, 12:15 PM
 
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I'm curious because I've noticed this disturbing trend about women that I just don't get. I see women who either dress a certain way or take certain types of pictures on the internet that they deem innocent, but as a man I sit and scratch my head over this. I don't get it. My wife and I debate this all the time, I just believe that if myself being a man think that something you are wearing is too provocative then there will probably be many other men that may not be saved that will give you the wrong attention. My wife has cousins that take suggestive picture all the time on the internet and then they complain when they are being stalked. I just shake my head, am I missing something? Are most women just not 'big picture' thinkers? Taking pictures that insinuate certain body parts may be cute to you but there are guys that will view you the wrong way and take it to a place that you may not/should not want to go. I just want to get some input on this. Do men and women really have a huge difference in the way they see the woman's body?
yeah, I've noticed the double standard too as a girl. It's like, you wear things that show off your assets, yet you ***** about guys Oogling you? What the heck? Why not wear something nice that won't get you unwanted attention. It's called common sense
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Old 05-25-2011, 12:27 PM
 
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Despite feminism, there seems to be an accelerating trend to objectify and sexualize women. It's even extending to fashion for pre-pubescent girls, I've heard. And women are buying into this in droves, it seems. To me, a woman is far more than her sexuality, and while I certainly appreciate provocative clothing in the right circumstances, dressing this way as a matter of course sends the message that there may not be any depth to the person or any other traits worth appreciating. This is just my opinion and preference, but if you want to be viewed as more than eye candy or a sexual plaything, then deemphasize the sexuality a little.
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Old 05-25-2011, 12:37 PM
 
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Despite feminism, there seems to be an accelerating trend to objectify and sexualize women. It's even extending to fashion for pre-pubescent girls, I've heard. And women are buying into this in droves, it seems. To me, a woman is far more than her sexuality, and while I certainly appreciate provocative clothing in the right circumstances, dressing this way as a matter of course sends the message that there may not be any depth to the person or any other traits worth appreciating. This is just my opinion and preference, but if you want to be viewed as more than eye candy or a sexual plaything, then deemphasize the sexuality a little.
Feminism is not about deobjectifying women. It's about giving them choice. And if a woman chooses to turn herself into a sexual object, that's her choice. Personally, I think it's kind of sad. If you want to be taken seriously, then how about emphasizing a quality other than your sex appeal? These days, you see people like Miley Cyrus sexing it up in order to market themselves. In other words, your music isn't good enough. Yeah, that's a big leap forward for the cause of women.
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Old 05-25-2011, 12:43 PM
 
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Feminism is not about deobjectifying women. It's about giving them choice. And if a woman chooses to turn herself into a sexual object, that's her choice. Personally, I think it's kind of sad. If you want to be taken seriously, then how about emphasizing a quality other than your sex appeal? These days, you see people like Miley Cyrus sexing it up in order to market themselves. In other words, your music isn't good enough. Yeah, that's a big leap forward for the cause of women.
Haha what do you expect coming from Slutty Cyrus? She can't sing for beans so she has to make up for it somehow. Lol
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Old 05-25-2011, 12:53 PM
 
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Haha what do you expect coming from Slutty Cyrus? She can't sing for beans so she has to make up for it somehow. Lol
But they are all doing that now. Even talented entertainers are going for the tacky ho look. It is expected, it crosses all areas of society. Women wear club wear to work in offices, they go tripping down the grocery store aisle in 5" heels. It's just following trends, and probably since Britney Spears became popular the trend continues and escalates. Many girls have grown up thinking this is just normal. No one is putting on the brakes, you hear little opposition even from feminists and many feminists have joined in under the guise of sexual empowerment.
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Old 05-25-2011, 01:02 PM
 
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Sometimes it's not intentional. I have a large chest unfortunately. And I say unfortunately because I don't like to be objectified. When I approach, I would rather a man think "she seems nice and intelligent and she's cute", not "BOOBIES!!".

Anyway, clothes these days are cut in such a way that it can be hard for a woman who wants to be stylish, not frumpy.
"BOOBIES!!" lmao.

I repped you, but just to play devil's advocate, men are visual creatures. Sights that are out of the ordinary (large chests) and things that are sexual by nature (a woman's body) are very visually attractive. You can't blame a guy for thinking "BOOBIES" when he's been programmed like that.

Also, it'd be hard for a guy to think you're nice and intelligent before he's even met you.
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