Post by Rai the Space Samurai on Jun 3, 2007 15:28:58 GMT -5
This is similar to the topic 'Sexual Exploitation' but I think it differs enough to warrant its own conversation.
Earlier today I was reading a study about the changing attitudes of women, particularly young girls, and how those attitudes are affected by things like the internet and reality TV. After all, the internet allows anyone to attempt to draw the attention of the masses to themselves. Young girls post provocative pictures of themselves on random websites, or abuse their web cameras for any stranger to see. It sadly seems to be becoming the norm. I can remember my cousin posted a topless photo of herself on the internet when she was only 14.
But I digress. Women and girls are going to greater extremes, but why? Is it the media, the pressure of peers? One argument I've seen repeatedly is the 'female empowerment' argument. Some women and girls claim that this behavior makes them feel confident and powerful, in control of their own bodies. They feel that they can get anything they want by learning to press the advantage of the bodies they're given, and that there is nothing wrong with that.
One of the attempts to justify such actions: Because men are 'applauded' when they act promiscuous, women should be able to do the same in the name of equality. They believe they are 'empowering' themselves this way.
So, the topic of the debate is, do you believe it's okay for females to act this way because men have always gotten away with doing it? Is it really okay for men to do it? And what are your thoughts on the younger generation of females and their views of sexuality?
I'm going to wait and see if anyone responds before I put my own two cents in, ha.
Earlier today I was reading a study about the changing attitudes of women, particularly young girls, and how those attitudes are affected by things like the internet and reality TV. After all, the internet allows anyone to attempt to draw the attention of the masses to themselves. Young girls post provocative pictures of themselves on random websites, or abuse their web cameras for any stranger to see. It sadly seems to be becoming the norm. I can remember my cousin posted a topless photo of herself on the internet when she was only 14.
But I digress. Women and girls are going to greater extremes, but why? Is it the media, the pressure of peers? One argument I've seen repeatedly is the 'female empowerment' argument. Some women and girls claim that this behavior makes them feel confident and powerful, in control of their own bodies. They feel that they can get anything they want by learning to press the advantage of the bodies they're given, and that there is nothing wrong with that.
One of the attempts to justify such actions: Because men are 'applauded' when they act promiscuous, women should be able to do the same in the name of equality. They believe they are 'empowering' themselves this way.
So, the topic of the debate is, do you believe it's okay for females to act this way because men have always gotten away with doing it? Is it really okay for men to do it? And what are your thoughts on the younger generation of females and their views of sexuality?
I'm going to wait and see if anyone responds before I put my own two cents in, ha.