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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'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.



> 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!




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