The Over-sexualization and Objectification of Women and Girls in the Media:
Leads to Harmful Stereotypes and a False Perception of the Power of the Genders
What is the Difference Between Sexuality and Sexualization?
Sexuality is when children acquire a healthy curiosity and understanding of their bodies. Sexualization happens when a person’s value comes from their sex appeal, or is held to narrow standards of attractiveness, says the American Psychological Association Task Force on the Sexualization of Girls.
It happens when a person is "sexually objectified" or made into a "thing" for others' sexual use. - It also refers to someone who has had sexuality imposed on them, like little girls portrayed as older and more mature.
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"The problem with pornography is not that it shows too much of a person, but that it shows far too little."
- Pope John Paul II
When people think of the objectification of women and the perception that they are just objects for sexual gratification, they usually think of pornography. However, a more insidious and dangerous method is being used on the masses without them even realizing it... People are inundated with these sexual messages every day and across all media platforms.