Sexual objectification

Tattoos: An Act of Self Expression not Evil Why are tattoos considered unprofessional, and why is this still an issue in the workplace? Tattoos and piercings have become less of a problem in the recent years, but the problem is still there and honestly, it shouldn't have been seen as one in the first place. 1 in 5 Americans have tattoos, that's 14% of the American population and all together 45 million people with tattoos, many that are facing prejudice in the workplace(Statistic). I’m…

Some Like It Hot: The Temporary Transvestite Movie Billy Wilder’s irreverent slapstick masterpiece, Some Like It Hot, challenges conventional ideas of gender, attraction, and sexuality. The main characters in the film are shown as stereotypical womanizers. They evolve, through very untraditional means of sensitization, into men capable of supporting and sustaining romantic relationships. Their transformation takes place through the use of the temporary transvestite genre. These characters,…

seemed to have “…the face of a forty year old baby.”(Oates 369). Her bad boy was gone; her desire for attention was diminished, she was now afraid of her idea as it faced her head on. As it gave her the attention she believed she desired, and the sexual…

According to the book person’s sexual orientation is one’s erotic, romantic and affectional attraction to the same gender, to the other gender or to both. (Pg 370). Questioning is when you go through a period where you’re not sure where you fall in terms of sexual orientation. This is a very confusing time for any young man or women. Someone questioning is someone for whom the question, "Are you gay or lesbian? Are you straight? Are you queer or bisexual? What's your deal?" is one that, at a…

Homophobia Homophobia is a well-known term in today’s world. The origin of homophobia is unknown but the term is credited to George Weinberg who came up with it in the late 1960’s and further publicized and discussed it in a book in 1972. Homophobia can be broken down into two words, homo and phobia. Homo: homosexuals. Phobia: an extreme or irrational fear or something. Altogether, homophobia is an extreme or irrational fear of homosexuals. Fearing or discriminating people because of what sex…

are away from all the cat call and gazing compare to if you are dress a little more inappropriately then you are targets as someone who can be played. In the Muslim religion, women are respected since they cover themselves to avoid getting street/ sexual harassment situation by wearing “Hijab” and full covered clothing that does not display their body shapes. Every human has a nature of judging any person with its appearance just like we judge a book by its cover. Not agreeing with the fact…

Jacoby and Brownmiller Both Susan Jacoby and Susan Brownmiller discuss their views on how the First Amendment relates to the censorship of pornography in the media, film, and print. However, both Susan's see it very differently, Jacoby discusses the fact that many feminist wish to have censorship of pornographic material which she feels is unnecessary and compares it to many other vulgar things that aren't censored. While Brownmiller believes the opposite, that women especially should be…

or forced marriage is a serious issue in Sudan. Young girls are being sold to strangers and older men so that their families profit from them. “Violence against women and girls is a tolerated problem in Sudan; as violence increases so does rape and sexual abuse” (Onyango, 2011). Everyday women and children…

Lately in the news there has been some controversy in the news about transgenders using the bathrooms they claim they have to use. Recently Donald Trump has made a statement about transgenders saying he has no problem with transgender people using whatever bathroom they chose. In my opinion I think that transgenders should use the sex of gender they were born with until there transformation is complete. I think they should make a separate bathroom for transgenders or since they are in the…

The Soulvation group mostly sing covers of other artists from different genres, but from their stage name they mostly concentrate on soul music. The guitarist had a moment where he played his electric guitar in a way that left me in a trance. I enjoyed that part most tenderly. They not only sang different genres, but the ones that caught my eye were SWV’s weak. This was the first song I heard when I entered the bar. At that moment I knew that I was grateful that I had chosen to attend and watch…