Women wearing appropriate clothes to gym not asking for men’s opinions
Prior to last Saturday, I was the blissful sort of person who could say “who is that, again?” when I heard the name Shane Gillis. Now, I know him as […]
Women exercising at the gym are not asking for men's opinions on their attire, despite recent controversy surrounding comedian Shane Gillis. Gillis made a joke about women dressing "like whores" while wearing shorts at the gym during his Saturday Night Live monologue. This sparked backlash, as policing women's clothing and body is a contributing factor to objectification and harm.
Some men argue that women dress provocatively to attract their attention, while others believe women dress for themselves. Objectifying men who harass women, regardless of their attire, is also a factor. Society places blame on women's clothing rather than addressing the real issue of objectification and harassment.
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