According to objectification theory, women become culturally desexualized during midlife and have the opportunity to let go of their propensity to self-objectify. In young women, self-objectification ...

Most of us grew up with media, environments, and interpersonal interactions suggesting that women’s value is tied to their looks and sexual appeal to men. This is known as sexual objectification (SO), ...

An international study led by Western University is confirming the link between experiencing sexual objectification and feeling anxious about personal safety, researchers say. Researchers developed a ...

Understanding the psychology behind objectification might help us fight back. Source: pixabay, no attribution required Let's talk about objectification. At any given moment, according to a recent ...

When we talk about women internalizing cultural messages of objectification, so that they begin to think of themselves as objects, we imply that they disconnect, in some way, from their bodies. The ...

From the bind of beauty standards to the commonality of sexual violence, the risk of eating disorder development is everywhere. Share on Pinterest This article uses strong language and makes ...

Peter Koval receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Elise Holland works for Our Watch, Australia's national foundation to prevent violence against women and their children. Michelle ...

Winter is fast approaching and it’s time to invest in a warm and fluffy coat. Because sure, you want to look your party best when “out out” at seasonal festivities, but you don’t want to freeze your ...