If men objectify women, then what do women do to men in return?

Question

Can you tell me the cause and effect of this?

Answer 1

Women do objectify men as well. However, it is a different standard for that.

Society makes it seem that men like to be objectified, that we like to be regarded as objects for s*x and pleasure and money. It makes us feel manly and important and raises our self-esteem.

A good example of this is in the Axe commercials. They usually involve some guy being wanted by every woman he passes while wearing Axe. So the women jump on him, make out or other things, and then move on like nothing happened.

So yes, men are objectified by women, but it's more acceptable.

Answer 2

Men in general don't, some do in the same way some women like to be 'objectified'. But I think in all the jargon the real meaning has been lost. To be objectified means to be valued or attracting people by your looks which could be men or women and depending on the person good or bad.

Am I objectifying Johnny Depp? Am I objectifying my husband when I get turned on by him? There's a difference between finding someone attractive and seeing them as a complete s*x object.

Answer 3

If men objectify women, that is an action unto itself.  It cannot be assumed that any action must follow on the part of the women objectified.  There is no causal relationship between the two.

Answer 4

We can be just as shallow as you guys, we just hide it better.

But it is a priority thing, seems like guys think more short-term, while we think more long-term.

We "demand" and "expect" things more, where men almost just "hope" that things will go their way. That coincides with out short-term and long-term differences

Answer 5

constant nagging,empty his wallet,and brag about him to women(low blow)=no dates 4 awhile.

Answer 6

wow lots of negativity here from both sides.

Good relationships work on many levels objective and subjective among them. I don't mind being treated as an object if it's an object of desire and I don't mind being used as a subject if it's the subject for debate.

If you're not happy in your relationship I suggest you contact a relationship coach.

I offer a free no obligation initial consultation which can be by email or telephone if you're too far away to meet face to face.

Drop me a line with your most pressing relationship issue and we'll see what we can do.

Answer 7

It goes both ways. You get what you give. It just doesn't seem to show up much in the media and public because men are supposedly in control.

Answer 8

Blame them...divorce them...take their money & their kids...

Answer 9

Bitter people. Women are so good for us men and we them. Just try to understand the differences.

Answer 10

Nothing is gained by 't*t for tat'.  I believe that people need to recognize that objectification is a problem, ONLY if they allow it to be.  For example, if a man only regards me as a sexual object, that is HIS problem, not mine.  I would choose to have nothing to do with that individual.  And if it occurs in a professional setting, the law is in place to prevent or stop it.  

No - I am not living in a dream world - but I do believe that there are much worse things that we can focus upon than objectification!

Answer 11

if you get right down to the basic animalistic instincual views... to men, women are s*x and childbearers. and to women, men are protection and sustanance (money)

Answer 12

I view those men as stupid, ignorant, biased, and narrow-minded. I have no respect for them.

Answer 13

You teach people how to treat you. Most women allow themselves to be objectified. Thus it is still common practise.

So in answer. The cause and effect are one and the same. Men objectifying women is responded to by women allowing men to objectify them. Therefore men learn that it is, while possibly not acceptable, permissible to objectify women - and through their objectification women are put to point where they allow the behaviour. One fuels the other. Cause and effect.

Answer 14

The control men with their vaginas. The effect is that the guy becomes whipped.

Answer 15

They nag... constantly. And turn into their mothers!

Answer 16

-They think of men as stupid

-They think of men as simple minded

-They think men only want one thing from them

-They abuse the respect that some men give them

Answer 17

I objectify them in return. They are certainly NOT offended. They love it. And (providing it is the right man) i equivalently enjoy being objectified!

Answer 18

depends upon the woman, the types that like to be objectified also tend to be gold diggers, shallow, and cheats.

So a warning to men if all you look at in a woman is the body your shooting yourself in the foot.

Answer 19

Woman can yell and nag men to do things becasue it works. Also, forgetting to do major things pisses them off.