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In reply to the discussion: DU should be collectively ashamed that people here deny that objectification of women is a problem. [View all]redqueen
(115,096 posts)BainsBane posted a thread full of images of powerful women, depicted as whole human beings, not posed caricatures of female sexuality.
It is the degradation of women that sells so well. Their dehumanization that is sadly considered so desirable by so many.
And it isn't just a matter of capitalism. On Reddit, men post images of women who did not consent to being sexualized, no money involved whatsoever. Capitalism exploits this desire, it feeds it, but it is not solely to blame. Women are objectified in all forms of media, not just advertisements.
It is a cultural problem, and objectification is at the root of this aspect of it.
Here are some informative articles involving these issues.
http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2012/sep/22/creepshots-revenge-porn-paparazzi-women
http://www.dailydot.com/lifestyle/sochi-volunteer-reddit-online-stalking/