objectification

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Though their obsessions with moisturizers and eyebrow grooming seem pretty girlie to someone of my generation, looksmaxxing is rooted in objectification.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

In the tome of essays, author and educator Patricia Pisters discusses Madonna’s ability to transcend the traditional objectification and victimization that famous women are usually subject to.

From Salon • Aug. 23, 2025

“We also prohibit content promoting exploitation, nonconsent, objectification, sexualization or harm to minors, and obscene behaviors,” X said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

People said programmes are less likely to include the objectification of women, gender stereotypes or uncritical views of exploitative relationships.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2023

The schoolmen understand, in fact, by forma substantialis that which I call the grade of the objectification of will in a thing.

From The World As Will And Idea (Vol. 1 of 3) by Schopenhauer, Arthur