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Self-objectification
Feminist theory about viewing oneself as an object for use instead of as a person; result of objectification, and is commonly discussed in the topic of sex and gender; most commonly seen among women; explains process of women's self-flagellation
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 discussed in the topic of sex and gender. Both men and women struggle with self-objectification, but it is most commonly seen among women.
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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 discussed in the topic of sex and gender. Both men and women struggle with self-objectification, but it is most commonly seen among women. According to Calogero, self-objectification explains the psychological process by which women internalise others' objectification of their bodies, resulting in them constantly criticizing their own bodies.
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