You don't understand how social norms affect people. And you don't understand how, despite legal freedoms, people are still influenced by strict gender norms. Both men and women. They face unique struggles because of how their gender is perceived in society. No man is harmed by women in provocative clothing, you dolt. Men can control themselves just as much as women can. And the problem is not being looked at, but rather being ogled, objectified, harassed, etc. And it's the responsibility of the offending party to not be like that, not the responsibility of the people offended. Oh, and finding skin exposure and tight clothes offensive is quite silly in general.ghoklebutter
Yet you completely forget that everything has meaning. Provocative clothing has always had a cultural understanding of signalling sexual interest. That's the reason advertisers flaunt beautiful women in ads meant for guys. It entices the male psyche into believing a fantasy that a product will help their chances of getting lucky. I find this highly offensive because of it's blunt manipulation. Advertisers know that men will act on impulse and buy the product. In advances in mobile shopping, he can have a order ready before the game is back on. That imagery has just suckered him into buying something before he can even realize it.
But back to the point: If women don't want to be "ogled" as you say, they shouldn't be putting themselves on a pedestal. Women will put on a skimpy outfit, cake on the make-up, then complain about being noticed. You want to know the type that doesn't get "ogled"? The one that doesn't go "hey, look at me!" and attract attention, the one that sits on the sidelines and dresses modestly. She's the one that doesn't care about cloths so tight that she looks like a mummy. She's the one that would rather find a quality man to settle down with, rather than show herself off for a paycheck. Which is sad, because that kind of woman is the kind I would want as a wife.
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