gossip n°2

I’ve noticed that women are constantly being judged and sexualized for absolutely everything. It’s incredibly infuriating. It feels like society goes out of its way to coddle men and prioritize them in almost every aspect of life. At times, it’s downright dehumanizing. 

One day, I was wearing a crop top. Sure, it was short, but it didn’t even expose my entire stomach. And yet, I was called a “whore.” I genuinely don’t understand. Are some people really so ignorant that they don’t even know what the word actually means? Let me give you a quick definition:

• A woman who engages in sexual activity in exchange for money.

• A derogatory term used to insult someone, sometimes as part of an expression such as “son of a whore.”

• A degrading label used to shame or demean someone, often in a way that reflects society’s double standards toward women.

Now, tell me: do you think it’s acceptable to call an 11-year-old child that?

When I was 11, I found myself wondering: “Why does showing a little bit of my stomach make me a ‘whore,’ while a guy walking around shirtless is considered ‘sexy’ or ‘manly’?”

The excuse that “men don’t have breasts” is absolute bullshit. Breasts are a normal part of human anatomy, and their development differs from person to person. They’re also involved in breastfeeding, but that doesn’t mean their existence should automatically be associated with sexuality.

Men can have breast tissue, too, and some develop larger chests than others. So why is a shirtless man often seen as confident, attractive, or simply comfortable, while a woman showing a little skin is treated as though she’s doing something inappropriate?

Honestly, a man walking around shirtless isn’t inherently more acceptable than a woman wearing a crop top. Both are simply bodies, and neither should automatically be treated as something obscene.

So why is a woman’s body so often considered disturbing, inappropriate, or inherently sexual? Why are girls taught to feel ashamed of their bodies while boys are so often allowed to show theirs without facing the same level of judgment?

Yes, some men are sexually attracted to breasts. But that doesn’t mean women should have to hide their bodies to accommodate someone else’s attraction. Being attracted to a body part isn’t inherently predatory; the problem is when someone uses that attraction to objectify, harass, shame, or disrespect another person.

I refuse to feel ashamed of expressing my opinions publicly. Men have been openly criticizing women’s bodies, clothing, and personal circumstances for generations, so why should women be expected to stay silent when they want to call out that hypocrisy?

And to anyone who denies these double standards without even being willing to question them: maybe it’s time to take a step back and examine the world around you. Because dismissing the problem doesn’t make it disappear.

 

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