Culture
Women’s Bodies Actually Do Exist For The Male Gaze—Here’s Why
Feminist theory that conflates the “male gaze” with sin is a shameful denial of our evolutionary past. Instead of rejecting our sex appeal, it’s high time we bring sexy back.
By Andrea Mew7 min read
If you happen to subscribe to feminist theory or perhaps you just stay up-to-date with gender discourse, you may be familiar with the term “male gaze.” It’s used to describe how sexualized portrayals of women in film objectify them, treating the female body as something for a man to observe, conquer, and own, and subject women to the desires of straight male viewers.