Objectification is the process by which a person comes to be treated as a commodity or an object for use, rather than a human being with a personality, feelings, needs, dignity and rights.
Sexual objectification is where a person is objectified for the purpose of the sexual gratification or use of another.
In her TedX talk, Dr Caroline Heldman illustrates how the objectification of women has escalated, how we have become inured to its damaging effects and what we can do individually and collectively to demolish the paradigms that keep us from a better world.
More research in Objectification can be found here.
See articles tagged 'objectification' below.
Dec 06, 2018
What happened to your body image and self-respect policies Girlfriend mag?
Sep 17, 2018
Honey Birdette is a serial sexploitation offender. The sex shop, located in shopping centres around the country, has attracted hundreds of complaints for its sexist...
Jun 14, 2018
Free from ‘toxic chemicals.’ Not free from toxic messages
Jun 11, 2018
Organisers of the Miss America pageant have announced they will scrap both the swimsuit and evening gown portion of the competition.
May 29, 2018
Liberated: The New Sexual Revolution is a documentary about coming of age in today’s young adult hookup culture.
May 23, 2018
Earlier this year, Ad Standards announced long awaited changes to the AANA Code of Ethics regarding the use of sexual appeal in advertising.
May 18, 2018
According to the New York Times, NFL cheerleaders were required to pose nude and act as escorts for male sponsors.
May 08, 2018
Women are more than just bodies. See more. Be more.”
This is the powerful message Lexie and Lindsay Kite promote to young girls.
Apr 18, 2018
Last year, father of three Kenneth Thor started a petition calling on Westfield to stop Honey Birdette’s consistent sexist and porn-inspired imagery in shopping centres across...
Apr 17, 2018
Collective Shout’s primary mission is campaigning against the objectification of women and the sexualisation of girls. While we have spoken out against the objectification of men...
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