Then and now, gender inequality has been a prominent societal issue. With the common belief that men are superior over women, many strive for the empowerment of women and their rights. In the third chapter of John Berger’s “Ways of Seeing”, the predicament of the women of the 18th century was discussed through art. It was emphasized how women are seen as objects in nude paintings rather than actual persons for the pleasure of men. (Berger, 1972) Today, we observe a similar situation; however, it now takes a new form through advertisements, social media, magazines, pornography, and beauty contests. The most distinct difference is women are not the only victims of objectification but the men as well. Is this what we call gender equality with
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Furthermore, contrary to common belief, objectification is not solely constrained to those relating to sexuality but also includes any objective standard that reduces one’s worth. Thus, if we think about it, men are not only sexually objectified but their worth are also often reduced to their job and the amount of money they earn. Lastly, men who show feminine attributes, such as being emotional, are ridiculed.
Through the media, unrealistic ideals of physical beauty for both men and women are promoted. As a result, there is a growing number of people, both male and female, who undergo cosmetic procedures. According to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), breast augmentation and liposuction are the leading surgical procedures. (Jordan News Gazette, 2014) This reflects a general mentality that aesthetic beauty is more important than internal beauty, which then leads to objectification.
Everyone is now objectified. With this knowledge, men and women are all called to unite with a common cause – to eradicate gender inequality. There is no superior gender. Men need women as women need men. Both take up different roles that are equally essential for the development of the
Furthermore, contrary to common belief, objectification is not solely constrained to those relating to sexuality but also includes any objective standard that reduces one’s worth. Thus, if we think about it, men are not only sexually objectified but their worth are also often reduced to their job and the amount of money they earn. Lastly, men who show feminine attributes, such as being emotional, are ridiculed.
Through the media, unrealistic ideals of physical beauty for both men and women are promoted. As a result, there is a growing number of people, both male and female, who undergo cosmetic procedures. According to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), breast augmentation and liposuction are the leading surgical procedures. (Jordan News Gazette, 2014) This reflects a general mentality that aesthetic beauty is more important than internal beauty, which then leads to objectification.
Everyone is now objectified. With this knowledge, men and women are all called to unite with a common cause – to eradicate gender inequality. There is no superior gender. Men need women as women need men. Both take up different roles that are equally essential for the development of the