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Treating a person primarily as a sexual object
Sexual objectification is the act of treating a person solely as an object of sexual desire (a sex object). Objectification more broadly means treating
Sexual_objectification
Treating persons as objects
of sexual desire, is a subset of objectification, as is self-objectification, the objectification of one's self. In Marxism, the objectification of social
Objectification
Non-normative sexual behavior
a range of sexual and sexualistic practices from playful to sexual objectification and certain paraphilias. In the 21st century the term "kink," along
Kink_(sexuality)
Objections to media portrayal of women
women as sexual objects and the standard of feminine beauty ideals that women are expected to uphold, resulting in the sexual objectification and exploitation
Exploitation of women in mass media
Exploitation_of_women_in_mass_media
Use of fingers to sexually stimulate
Fingering is sexual stimulation of the vulva (including the clitoris) or vagina by using the fingers. Vaginal fingering is medically called digital penetration
Fingering_(sexual_act)
English pornographic film actress (born 1999)
comments that critics have described as promoting misogyny and the sexual objectification of women. Blue had sex with 1,057 men in 12 hours on 11 January
Bonnie_Blue
Approach that counters Freud's view
socialization and experiences of sexual objectification are translated into mental health problems, also known as objectification theory. Overall, due to the
Feminine_psychology
Concept in feminist theory
female presence provokes sexual insecurity in the unconscious of the male, wherein women are passive recipients of male objectification. The on-screen presence
Male_gaze
To make something sexual in character
sexual objectification, treating a person solely as an object of sexual desire. According to the American Psychological Association, sexualization occurs
Sexualization
popular media's use of sexual objectification. Sexual objectification is reducing an individual's existence to that of a sexual object. This involves dehumanization
Effects_and_aftermath_of_rape
Ideology supporting healthy sexual norms
anti-pornography feminists that the degradation and objectification of women's bodies fostered ideas of sexual violence and assault. This period of intense debate
Sex-positive_movement
Topics referred to by the same term
Sexual objectification An object of sexual attraction Sex symbol, a famous person or fictional character widely regarded to possess excessive sexual attractiveness
Sex_object_(disambiguation)
Accidental exposure of nudity in public
commodified in a negative sense it may be called genital objectification, a subset of sexual objectification. Puente, Maria (February 4, 2004). "Will 'Wardrobe
Wardrobe_malfunction
Study of ethical conduct in sexual behavior
related to the question of the moral status of sex is objectification, where sexual objectification is treating a person only as a sex object. The concept
Sexual_ethics
radical feminists, are highly critical of what they see as sexual objectification and sexual exploitation in the media and society. Radical feminists are
Feminist_views_on_sexuality
Hostility towards sexuality
the agency of women. Radical feminists oppose the sexual objectification of women, for their sexual and reproductive labor, and hold the view that in
Antisexualism
Fictional character
some critics describing it as sexist, while others emphasize her sexual objectification, often interpreting her characterization centered around the male
Juliet_Starling
20th-century Western social movement
Sex-positive feminism Sex-positive movement Sexual objectification Sexual revolution in 1960s United States Sexualization Social Darwinism Spring break Underwear
Sexual_revolution
State of humans wearing no clothing
expressing deeper human qualities through dance which works against the sexual objectification of the body in commercial culture. In the United States, nudity
Nudity
Feminist theory
Self-objectification is viewing oneself as an object for use instead of as a person. Self-objectification is a result of objectification, and is commonly
Self-objectification
Anime and manga pornography
in hentai concluded that this portrayal directly plays into the sexual objectification and stereotyping of Japanese women. Although the race of the female
Hentai
Awareness and perception of others
lens of sexual objectification. The theory is primarily focused through a heterosexual perspective. According to Fredrickson and Roberts, sexual objectification
Gaze
Overview of and topical guide to human sexuality
Hypersexuality Outline of sexual ethics Sexual objectification Sexualization Pornographication Sex and the law Laws Laws regarding child sexual abuse Laws regarding
Outline_of_human_sexuality
Theories that lend some explanation to the causes of sexual violence
rape culture include victim blaming, trivializing prison rape, and sexual objectification. Rape culture as a concept and social reality was explored in detail
Causes_of_sexual_violence
Fetishistic attraction to humanoid robots
transformation or roleplaying is involved it can be thought of as a form of sexual objectification. By its enthusiasts, robot fetishism is more commonly referred to
Robot_fetishism
Nudity in dance, theater, and other performances
the sexual objectification of the body in commercial culture. Proponents of such nudity hold that there is a distinction between sexual and non-sexual or
Nudity_in_live_performance
Person or character widely regarded as sexually attractive
in 2009. The Body Issue caused controversies regarding perceived sexual objectification. Sex appeal of female athletes is often used to promote their sport
Sex_symbol
2025 Indian film by Tarun Mansukhani
from critics. The film faced criticism over its maltreatment and sexual objectification of the lead actresses' characters, screenplay, story, direction
Housefull_5
Online subculture
rejection, social isolation, resentment, hostile sexism, anti-feminism, sexual objectification and dehumanization of women, misogyny, misanthropy, self-pity and
Incel
Manner in which humans engage sexually
Sexual activity, sexual practice, sexual behaviour or, very broadly, sex is the set of activities people engage in that typically includes any combination
Human_sexual_activity
Saeji, CedarBough T. (December 2013). "Juvenile Protection and Sexual Objectification: Analysis of the Performance Frame in Korean Music Television Broadcasts"
Sexualization and sexual exploitation in K-pop
Sexualization_and_sexual_exploitation_in_K-pop
Physiology, identity and behavior
female sexual identity and sexual behavior, the physiological, psychological, social, cultural, political, and spiritual or religious aspects of sexual activity
Human_female_sexuality
Controversy in hip-hop
elements such as the use of derogatory terms ("bitch" and "ho(e)"), sexual objectification of women, normalizing violence against women, distrust of women
Misogyny_in_rap_music
Aspect of sociology
well-being of young people, for example how and to what degree sexual objectification is internalized, becoming self-evaluation. In interviews with Dutch
Nudity_and_sexuality
Societal or cultural prohibition
women), unmoderated discussions of politics and religion, sexual harassment and sexual objectification are increasingly becoming taboo in recent decades. Incest
Taboo
Feminist film theoretical term
world,' where she experiences for the first time the patriarchy and sexual objectification. In the film, Margot Robbie's Barbie realizes the full extent of
Female_gaze
Use of sex appeal in advertising
association. Adverts using highly sexual images containing nudity and unrealistic physiques can lead to self-objectification. In turn, this can lead to shame
Sex_in_advertising
British analytical philosopher and writer
published academic work on aesthetics, fiction, imagination, sexual objectification, and sexual orientation. Her opposition to transgender rights and gender
Kathleen_Stock
Behavior or process that undermines individuality of and in others
Psychologist Barbara Fredrickson and Tomi-Ann Roberts argued that the sexual objectification of women extends beyond pornography (which emphasizes women's bodies
Dehumanization
Non-monogamous sexual practice
partner-swapping) is a sexual activity in which both singles and partners in a committed relationship engage with others sexually as a recreational activity
Swinging_(sexual_practice)
Public exposure of intimate body parts
innocuous: to friends, acquaintances or strangers for their amusement or sexual satisfaction. It may also be to a bystander to shock them. In the latter
Exhibitionism
Society in which rape is pervasive and normalised
slut-shaming, sexual objectification, trivialization of rape, denial of widespread rape, refusal to acknowledge the harm caused by sexual violence, or
Rape_culture
Sexually provocative material or action
Sexual suggestiveness is visual, verbal, written, or behavioral material or action with sexual undertones that imply sexual intent, with the aim of provoking
Sexual_suggestiveness
reinforces sexual and cultural attitudes that are complicit in rape and sexual harassment. MacKinnon argued that pornography leads to an increase in sexual violence
Feminist_views_on_pornography
Reproductive biofluid of male or hermaphroditic animals
fertilization, the spermatozoa fertilize the ova directly, outside of the female's sexual organs. Female fish, for example, spawn ova into their aquatic environment
Semen
Perspective within feminism
social norms and institutions. This struggle includes opposing the sexual objectification of women, raising public awareness about such issues as rape and
Radical_feminism
sexual violence. South Korean mainstream feminists blaming sexual objectification. They argue that sexual objectification leads to sexism and sexual crimes
Feminism_in_South_Korea
Exhibitionist beauty contest
contest. Aquaphilia (fetish) Salirophilia See-through clothing Sexual objectification Wet and messy fetishism Wet sari scene Wetlook The Spanish festival
Wet_T-shirt_contest
several times in the New Testament, but none of the examples give it a sexual connotation. For example, refusal to wear clothes could be a sign of insanity
Timeline_of_social_nudity
A feminist movement
the critical reception of women's health issues, sexualized body images, and the sexual objectification of female bodies. Courageous Cunts considered itself
Vulva_activism
Scientific and cultural information about nudity of human children
all small children, and boys until puberty, was generally viewed as non-sexual in Western culture. Since the 1980s, there has been a shift in attitudes
Childhood_nudity
Aesthetic assessment of physical traits
considered aesthetically pleasing or beautiful. The term often implies sexual attractiveness or desirability but can also be distinct from them. Many
Physical_attractiveness
Visual art depiction of female-female sexuality
late 1960s, radical feminist objections to pornography and the sexual objectification of women have influenced the lesbian community, with some feminists
Lesbian_erotica
Practice in which a person's body is used as furniture
practice of consuming food placed on a naked woman's body Sexual fetishism Sexual objectification Martin Gayford (8 October 2007). "Allen Jones: The day
Human_furniture
Discrimination against Black people and culture
strong dislike or dehumanisation of Black men; and the objectification (including sexual objectification) and dehumanisation of Black women. First defined
Anti-Black_racism
Beach where public nudity is practiced
requires the avoidance of all forms of sexual harassment and sexual activity, such as masturbation or sexual intercourse. Predatory behavior is not permitted
Nude_beach
Type of censorship
these takedowns have argued that online adult content promotes sexual objectification, particularly of women, and risks harming children, particularly
Financial_censorship
Sexual activity by a married person with someone other than their spouse
Extramarital sex is sexual activity in which at least one sex partner is a married person and the partners are not married to each other. The term may
Extramarital_sex
Concept in human rights
self-determined decisions about their sexual participation, such as contraception use, sexual partners, and access to sexual health information and services
Sexual and reproductive health and rights
Sexual_and_reproductive_health_and_rights
stripper Voyeurism Anasyrma Candaulism Issues in social nudity Sexualization Sexual objectification Pornification Indecent exposure Obscenity Wardrobe malfunction
List_of_clothing-free_events
explored in feminist theory include discrimination, objectification (especially sexual objectification), oppression, patriarchy, stereotyping, art history
Feminist_theory
Prejudice or discrimination based on a person's sex or gender
objectification is the act of treating a person as an object or thing. Objectification plays a central role in feminist theory, especially sexual objectification
Sexism
Paraphilia
Candaulism, also called candaulesism, is a paraphilic sexual practice or fantasy in which one person exposes their naked partner, or images of their naked
Candaulism
Sexual abuse compliance method
Sexual grooming is the action or behavior used to establish an emotional connection with a vulnerable person under the age of consent and sometimes with
Sexual_grooming
Clothes-free recreational facility
where they are invited to practice naturism – that is, a lifestyle of non-sexual social nudity. A smaller, more rustic, or more basic naturist resort may
Naturist_resort
Offer of sexual services for payment
types of work are inherently degrading to women, perpetuate the sexual objectification of women, and/or perpetuate male supremacy. In response, proponents
Sex_work
Lara Croft. Women in games often reflect traditional gender roles, sexual objectification, or stereotypes such as the "damsel in distress". Male characters
Gender representation in video games
Gender_representation_in_video_games
Concept in classical sculpture
stripper Voyeurism Anasyrma Candaulism Issues in social nudity Sexualization Sexual objectification Pornification Indecent exposure Obscenity Wardrobe malfunction
Heroic_nudity
Theoretical film criticism derived from feminist theory and politics
the key to understanding how film creates such a space for female sexual objectification and exploitation through the combination of the patriarchal order
Feminist_film_theory
Erotic materials depicting minors
Child pornography (CP), also known as child sexual abuse material (CSAM), is erotic material that involves or depicts persons under the designated age
Child_pornography
Attributes associated with women and girls
women's and girls' sexual appeal to men and boys. Femininity is sometimes linked with sexual objectification. Sexual passiveness, or sexual receptivity, is
Femininity
Medical diagnostic method
outcomes. Source: Sexual Compulsivity Scale - Dyadic Sexual Communication Scale (DSC) Interpersonal Sexual Objectification Scale (ISOS) Sexual Relationship
Sexual_Compulsivity_Scale
Erotic still photography or film that is not sexually explicit
erotic component but which is less sexually explicit than hardcore pornography, lacking sexual penetration and other sexual activities. It typically contains
Softcore_pornography
Female adult human
referred to as a girl. Anatomically the general female characteristic of human sexual dimorphism is the human female reproductive system, which includes the ovaries
Woman
Urban area with a high concentration of sex-related businesses
Sex-positive movement Sexual abstinence Sexual addiction Sexual capital Sexual ethics Sexual objectification Sexual repression Sexual slang By country Ancient
Red-light_district
Intercultural and interracial sexuality
against African Americans Racism in the United States Sexual capital § Race Sexual objectification Stereotypes of African Americans Stereotypes of groups
Race_and_sexuality
Sexual arousal a person receives from an object or situation
Sexual fetishism is a sexual fixation on anything not considered sexual by its respective nature. The object of interest is called the fetish; the person
Sexual_fetishism
American actress (born 1962)
sex symbol led to divided opinions, ranging from suggestions of sexual objectification to celebrations of the photograph as a symbol of empowerment. The
Demi_Moore
South Korean singer and actress (born 2000)
The incident sparked debates about voyeurism in South Korea and sexual objectification in the K-pop industry. Herman, Tamar (January 11, 2021). "Legal
Nancy_(singer)
Sexual obsession with Asian people expressed by non-Asians
syndrome, and worst of all, sexual violence against Asian women." Forbes, Yang & Lim 2023, p. 2: "The racialized sexual objectification of Asian women is reinforced
Asian_fetish
Practice of yoga without clothes
sex, not least in scandals of sexual abuse by yoga gurus, and that feminists have written critiques of the "objectification of young, white women and exclusion
Naked_yoga
Practice and advocacy of social nudity
Naturism is a lifestyle of practicing non-sexual social nudity in private and in public; the word also refers to the cultural movement which advocates
Naturism
Early Christian sect in North Africa
contemporary movements." Hostile pamphleteers wrote that Adamites participated in sexual orgies. They were associated with witches and said to act with the inspiration
Adamites
be the result of sexual selection: by selecting more hairless mates, humans accelerated changes initiated by natural selection. Sexual selection may also
Prehistory of nakedness and clothing
Prehistory_of_nakedness_and_clothing
Christian demonology and theology tends to debate over the gender and sexual proclivities of demons. These questions are referenced in Italian, French
Sexuality in Christian demonology
Sexuality_in_Christian_demonology
Unintentional contempt or disrespect toward marginalized groups
microaggressions documented common themes across incidents. The themes are sexual objectification, treatment as an invisible or second-class citizen, assuming inferiority
Microaggression
Range of socio-political movements and ideologies
feminist theory include discrimination, stereotyping, objectification (especially sexual objectification), oppression, and patriarchy. In the field of literary
Feminism
stereotypes and impacted youth’s self-perceptions. For example, the study Sexual Objectification in Music Videos: A Content Analysis Comparing Gender and Genre,
Sexuality_in_music_videos
Book by Ariel Levy
to participate in self-objectification quite willingly, falsely believing that it is a form of female empowerment and sexual liberation. According to
Female_Chauvinist_Pigs
Erotic roleplay involving the submission of one person to another
humiliation) dehumanization (e.g., pony, puppy or animal roleplay) objectification (human furniture): (e.g., submissive's body used as footstool, or sub's
Dominance_and_submission
Art photography using erotica, and sexually suggestive appeals
Erotic photography is a style of art photography of an erotic, sexually suggestive or sexually provocative nature. It is a type of erotic art. In a spectrum
Erotic_photography
prohibits the exposure of sexual organs in a vulgar or indecent manner but does not specify if female breasts are included as sexual organs, although the right
Female toplessness in the United States
Female_toplessness_in_the_United_States
Genre of pornographic film developed by and/or for sex-positive feminists
differences is through defining sexual objectification and sexual agency. Feminist pornography focuses on promoting sexual agency. Some pornographic actresses
Feminist_pornography
American blogger (born 1980)
at the World Atheist Convention about many women's feelings of sexual objectification at atheist conferences. Following the convention, Watson published
Rebecca_Watson
Form of child abuse
Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a form of child abuse defined as any act that involves a child in, or exposes a child to, any type of sexual activity that
Child_sexual_abuse
Group showers
stripper Voyeurism Anasyrma Candaulism Issues in social nudity Sexualization Sexual objectification Pornification Indecent exposure Obscenity Wardrobe malfunction
Communal_shower
Fictional character
animals. Her ability to transform into a cat allows her to "escape sexual objectification in her animal form", while her "status as a fugitive and outlaw
Yoruichi_Shihōin
American comic book series
and focused on Catwoman's sex appeal, and was criticized for its sexual objectification. The fourth volume saw a steady drop in sales. Continuing from Batman
Catwoman_(comic_book)
distinct topic from sex in film, as many films contain nudity in a non-sexual context, although nudity is almost always present in pornographic films
Nudity_in_film
Leisure activity while naked
diverse arts and culture event where "camps" range from non-sexual nudity to overtly sexually themed nudity. Since 2004 there has been a naked bike ride
Nude_recreation
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Girl/Female
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Force
Boy/Male
Muslim
Equal
Boy/Male
Biblical
Fox, path, first.
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Creative; Cool
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Cool; Pleasant Feeling
Boy/Male
Sikh
Cool
Boy/Male
English, Indian
Reason of All
Boy/Male
American, Australian
God has Heard
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Hindu
River water, Pure flowing water
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British, English
Lord is Gracious
Biblical
fox; path; first
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Equal.
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Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Sanskrit, Telugu
River Water; Pure Water; Pure Heart; Flowing Calm Water
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Equal
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Latin
Sensual pleasure.
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The Best
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Tamil
Equal
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Indian, Kannada, Tamil
Perfect
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Babylonian
, She that is quickened by Serua.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Equal
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Hindu
Vasa Spring season, Happy
Boy/Male
African
Ghanian name given to a boy born on Saturday.
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Hungarian
Hungarian form of English Ethel, ETEL means "noble."
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Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Traditional
Bestower of Joy; Goddess Durga; A Holy Cow; One who Brings Joy; Fathers Daughter Bestower of Joy; Innocence; Beautiful; Waste of Joy; Ganga; Fathers Daughter; Daughter who Brings Joy
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Lacy, LACEY means "lace-like."
Boy/Male
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Of the form of the entire universe
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Justice; Honest
Girl/Female
English
Form of Sabrina: a princess.
Male
Egyptian
, priest of Amen.
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Tamil
Victory, Victorious
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v. t.
To make equal return to; to recompense fully.
n.
Alternation of sexual and asexual or gemmiparous generations; -- in distinction from heterogamy.
a.
Of or pertaining to sex, or the sexes; distinguishing sex; peculiar to the distinction and office of male or female; relating to the distinctive genital organs of the sexes; proceeding from, or based upon, sex; as, sexual characteristics; sexual intercourse, connection, or commerce; sexual desire; sexual diseases; sexual generation.
n.
State of being equal; equality.
a.
Having no visible sexual organs; asexual.
n.
Sexual love; sexual intercourse; coition.
a.
Not sexual; not proper or peculiar to one of the sexes.
a.
Sexless; asexual.
a.
Of, pertaining to, or contained in, the text; as, textual criticism; a textual reading.
v. i.
To affix one's seal, or a seal.
mexcal.
Alt. of Mexical
n.
That which follows; a succeeding part; continuation; as, the sequel of a man's advantures or history.
adv.
In a sexual manner or relation.
a.
Pertaining to sexual desire; sensual.
v. t.
To make equal or equal to; to equalize; hence, to compare or regard as equals; to put on equality.
a.
Having no distinct sex; without sexual action; as, asexual reproduction. See Fission and Gemmation.
a.
Not variable; equable; uniform; even; as, an equal movement.
n.
That form of alternate generation in which two kinds of sexual generation, or a sexual and a parthenogenetic generation, alternate; -- in distinction from metagenesis, where sexual and asexual generations alternate.
n.
Consequence; event; effect; result; as, let the sun cease, fail, or swerve, and the sequel would be ruin.
adv.
In an asexual manner; without sexual agency.