tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025502997259421463.post5217272462685008829..comments2023-08-17T03:49:17.269-04:00Comments on Adventures of a Young Feminist: More to Objectify?Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16576742532111666583noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025502997259421463.post-41154209830833590392009-08-05T09:19:05.976-04:002009-08-05T09:19:05.976-04:00I know it is not their only defining characteristi...I know it is not their only defining characteristic. But does Fox? These people were picked for the show precisely because they are plus-size. And focusing on their weight is not an empowering thing, it's demeaning and objectifying and it's done solely to make money.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16576742532111666583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025502997259421463.post-63454929660077430582009-08-05T03:47:46.609-04:002009-08-05T03:47:46.609-04:00They are described as husky or curvy but not becau...They are described as husky or curvy but not because it is their only defining characteristic, rather because it is their only COMMON characteristic. When you are referring to a group of diverse people that have one thing in common, it is pretty natural to describe them by that one thing, or refer to them in a group by that descriptor.Charliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10206527734693577384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025502997259421463.post-31324256128332440052009-07-28T16:49:57.580-04:002009-07-28T16:49:57.580-04:00Great post! Kudos to you for pinpointing exactly w...Great post! Kudos to you for pinpointing exactly what's wrong with the basic premise behind this show.Clarissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11027134365260069910noreply@blogger.com