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dehumanizes. my half mexican niece, had a choice of 8 girls. 7 darker hair, darker eyes. ONE seabeyond Dec 2011 #1
Pretty awful. It's horrible that kids are exposed to these messages from the media and society. nt Sarah Ibarruri Dec 2011 #2
See if you can follow this JustAnotherGen Dec 2011 #4
when did we give up the power of our sexuality and self-image to Hugh Hefner seabeyond Dec 2011 #7
I think they pretty much took it, don't you think? whathehell Dec 2011 #14
if the guys are yelling boobies, boobies, strip for me and the girl says seabeyond Dec 2011 #25
Well, that's the way I used to respond to guys when I was young whathehell Dec 2011 #33
you have to look at their environment today. they have been raised being pornified. seabeyond Dec 2011 #35
Yes, you certainly have a point there....EVERYTHING was different then whathehell Dec 2011 #36
a couple things. VS use to be about the woman and empowering her sexuality. it was all about her. seabeyond Dec 2011 #37
Good point JustAnotherGen Dec 2011 #43
Thanks for sharing this article, Sarah. The articles nails it. left coaster Dec 2011 #3
Quite true. Unfortunately, unless it gets pointed out to us we often don't notice it. Sarah Ibarruri Dec 2011 #5
One Reason Women RobinA Dec 2011 #10
Very true. And we buy it because the media does have an influence upon our thinking Sarah Ibarruri Dec 2011 #18
That's interesting. Sometimes, it's hard to define the difference between MineralMan Dec 2011 #12
I agree with you Mineral Man. People want to look nice to the opposite sex. The problem is... Sarah Ibarruri Dec 2011 #23
You're right. The evening news, especially on MineralMan Dec 2011 #28
So true, Mineral Man, it's so out of place. nt Sarah Ibarruri Dec 2011 #32
everyone of my conversations conclude, though an issue for women, it is mans, too. human issue seabeyond Dec 2011 #30
Just like that stupid Piperline Ad obamanut2012 Dec 2011 #6
Thanks! Which Piperline ad? I don't think I saw it. nt Sarah Ibarruri Dec 2011 #8
This thread obamanut2012 Dec 2011 #9
Interesting. And women are supposed to take that lightly and not get upset by it. Sarah Ibarruri Dec 2011 #11
I think women should take that seriously, and communicate their frustration with that ad MineralMan Dec 2011 #13
Thank you, Mineral Man. It's good to see when someone gets it. We're so inundated by Sarah Ibarruri Dec 2011 #16
I'm not a father, so I can't speak to my own reaction, but MineralMan Dec 2011 #19
Yup obamanut2012 Dec 2011 #15
Yeah! We need to be happy and smile through it all! nt Sarah Ibarruri Dec 2011 #17
I didn't say that we needed to lighten up. MineralMan Dec 2011 #20
I never said you did, nor even mentioned you obamanut2012 Dec 2011 #21
Sorry. I thought you were referring to one of my posts MineralMan Dec 2011 #26
Okay obamanut2012 Dec 2011 #27
Love this piece... redqueen Dec 2011 #22
You're welcome, Redqueen! nt Sarah Ibarruri Dec 2011 #24
women smear their faces with colored mud...errr...makeup. Why? cost $$ billions a year nt msongs Dec 2011 #29
It's very expensive! The beauty industry makes a mint off women. nt Sarah Ibarruri Dec 2011 #31
i am bummed. this was a very good OP. can you edit and put it back in? seabeyond Dec 2011 #34
I would love to read this OP. While I'm sure I'd agree with the case being made, retread Dec 2011 #38
I'm not sure what you mean, but I'll be glad to do it, if you explain lol Sarah Ibarruri Dec 2011 #39
NEVER MIND! I SAW IT! I'll edit. nt Sarah Ibarruri Dec 2011 #40
I edited it and put it back, then I recommended it. nt Sarah Ibarruri Dec 2011 #41
k&r Starry Messenger Dec 2011 #42
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