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Ep. 19 - The Rise of Self-Objectification in the Porn Age | Dr. Caroline Heldman & Benjamin Nolot

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The Power Dynamics of Self-Objectification in the Porn Age

Viewing the world in terms of subjects and objects creates power dynamics where sexual subjects act and sexual objects are acted upon, leading to the dehumanization and subordination of women and girls. Society reinforces the idea that women's value comes from their bodies, pushing them to maximize their status as sex objects. Men receive messages that they are sexual subjects through advertising, porn, and cultural norms, reinforcing power imbalances. This dynamic is deeply linked to gendered power structures, the dehumanization of females, and ultimately, feeds into the cycle of sexual violence.

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