objectification

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Though their obsessions with moisturizers and eyebrow grooming seem pretty girlie to someone of my generation, looksmaxxing is rooted in objectification.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The film is described as having had a profound effect on the representation of black people’s experiences of marginalisation and objectification.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2024

“We also prohibit content promoting exploitation, nonconsent, objectification, sexualization or harm to minors, and obscene behaviors,” X said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

In songs like "Doll Parts" and "Jennifer's Body," she explores themes of objectification and agency, challenging conventional notions of femininity and sexuality.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2024

Thus far then we may say: the adequate objectification of will through a merely spatial phenomenon is beauty, in the objective sense.

From The World As Will And Idea (Vol. 1 of 3) by Schopenhauer, Arthur