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Does Victoria's Secret fashion show objectify women?

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2016-12-08 14:55

Cmknight(China)

Yes, the Victoria's Secret fashion show is sexist because its sole purpose is to sell lingerie displayed on models with unrealistic body shapes, and objectify and showcase women's bodies. This type of entertainment reinforces and perpetuates imagery featuring women in sexualized situations, and promotes the damaging idea that women must be attractive to men and sexy at all times, and at an unattainable standard of beauty.

Does Victoria's Secret fashion show objectify women?

Model Gigi Hadid on the catwalk at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at Grand Palais, Paris, France on Nov 3, 2016. [Photo/IC]

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