02-27-2014, 11:11 AM
The problem with the whole issue of objectification is drawing the line of what it is. It's such a hard thing to define. I mean, if you think about it, isn't finding someone physically attractive objectifying in and of itself? And what's the line between sexualization and objectification? After all, saying females can't be sexual is oppressive, isn't it.?
And that's just it. I don't think there's a single answer, and if there is then I sure as hell don't know what it is. There definitely are some things that are more damaging that others (females specifically designed to be sexy and nothing else, for one), but the line of what is "bad" and not is different from person to person. I guess all you can do is push for females to play a role in games that aren't simply made for male gratification.
And that's just it. I don't think there's a single answer, and if there is then I sure as hell don't know what it is. There definitely are some things that are more damaging that others (females specifically designed to be sexy and nothing else, for one), but the line of what is "bad" and not is different from person to person. I guess all you can do is push for females to play a role in games that aren't simply made for male gratification.