Ok, I am writing this to point something out. Something so
obvious that we have become oblivious to it when we watch the news. Here
we go.
The Babe Anchor: On every news network you will
notice that many of the female news reporters, anchors, and even some
commentators typically show their legs. And in some cases show a little
to a lot of cleavage. But most importantly, the camera men and some of
the lighting people try to emphasize this fact on purpose. Reason is
simple, to show these sexy women in the hope to keep audiences watching for a
few minutes longer. Basically it is all about sex selling the news (hi
Fox news channel). But is this a problem.
Morality: Yes, sex sell, and it sells very
well. But, are we objectifying these women into objects? The
problem is, we are in a sense even if they are complicit in the action.
So morally speaking we have a tentative situation where if we start
seeing women wearing even skimpier clothes and making provocative poses on
purpose, then we know that we are morally wrong and protest should ensue.
Also, if the women does not want to be highlighted as a sex object, then
it should not be forced upon her by her employer, in which again protests
should ensue. However, right now I have heard nothing of the sort
happening yet (thank God). But we must be sure that this does not go any
further, and that we all realize the possible consequences of objectifying
women.
Conclusion: Thank you for reading as this can
be a potential problem. Women and men alongside them have fought hard for
the idea of equality between the sexes. However, this objectification can
possibly undo that. Hence the reason I wish to bring it to you (my
readers) attention. So please keep this in mind when running your own
businesses, programs, and just in everyday life in general. No one should
be put on the same level as an object, not now or ever.
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