History of Feminism
In reply to the discussion: Thoughts on “Sextremism” [View all]Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)The prudes hate that stuff, they are certain that the only expression that should be allowed is couples in sweater vests and khakis pushing a stroller because of 'what straights will think'.
Here is a clue: when you tell a guy he should not be in a Pride Parade in drag or in leather because of what others will say, you have objectified that man. He is just a body to be used as others wish it to be, not the instrument of self expression owned and controlled only by the individual.
The idea that people should use their own bodies only in ways approved by others is to objectify that person. They should not express themselves, but rather serve as a prop for the expressions of others.
The argument is one I have heard a thousand times. It does not convince me.