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In reply to the discussion: LUV capitalism!!! Study shows hyper-sexualization of women by the media has increased 10 fold... [View all]whathehell
(29,100 posts)I don't know how this happened, but somehow, you've misunderstood me.
Maybe I didn't make myself clear enough, because, far from seeking to minimize your experiences,
I understand them as I've EXPERIENCED them myself, and I know EXACTLY what you're talking about!
At certain points, perception BECOMES reality, at least as it's experienced
by the person who is incorrectly being "perceived" as an object rather than a human being.
I'm a woman and a feminist and have had more than my share of
harrassement and being viewed as "property", so I empathize completely!
I was probably being too "literal", but was only trying to emphasize women's humanity
by making a clear statement that women, and people of color certainly ARE people,
even though we've been treated otherwise.
We're definitely in agreement on this, Getdown..