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by shrnky 4347 days ago
How does the Feminist movement square itself with the fact that many women actually like being prized for their beauty and sex appeal?

I'd like to start a campaign called "It's cool." It would require some form of an indicator. A sticker or button perhaps? Women who like having their beauty and/or sex appeal noticed could wear it on their person. Posters with these women could have it on display. Men would know, "It's cool" she likes that I appreciate her looks.

Would this satisfy the Feminists? Doubtful. More than likely these women would be attacked and ridiculed for what makes them happy.

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> How does the Feminist movement square itself with the fact that many women actually like being prized for their beauty and sex appeal?

I didn't see any mention of appreciating beauty and sex appeal. I read an article about rape threats, degrading comments about appearance, and objectification of women. I don't know if you mean to equate those things, but they are not equal. Also, 'prizing' women is objectification (though perhaps you didn't mean that literally) -- people aren't trophies or racehorses -- complimenting someone when they are receptive to it is just nice.

Comments about beauty and sex appeal also can be a way to attack women. For example, if you were a woman my comment here could be 'don't worry your pretty little head about it' or simply 'wow you have great tits -- can I sleep with you?'

You played the part of the toxic feminist in OP's comment beautifully, and you didn't even realize that you were doing it!

It's hilarious!