Why I Objectified Men, and Myself

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A troubled household left Sherri Rosen with a sexually objectifying outlook, little promise for meaningful relationships, and a long road toward recovery.

The Bittersweet World of Male Objectification: A Response to 20 Things I Love About Men

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On the one hand there’s this sincere and glowing appreciation of men by the author and some others in comments. On the other hand, we feel as if some of the things we’re being appreciated for are the kind of things were trying not to do because they are this stereotypical masculine way of doing things.

iPood: Why You Shouldn’t Use Your Child as a Billboard

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Kids’ clothing shouldn’t make a statement, David Zweig writes, especially if it’s the parents who’re making it.

In Rape Culture, All Men Are Guilty Until Proven Innocent

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Why do good men have to pay for other men’s bad behavior? Hugo Schwyzer explains the answer he learned in his first Women’s Studies class.

Wanting to Get Laid Doesn’t Make Me a Jerk

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Marcus Williams thinks it’s possible to appreciate a woman’s sexiness without objectifying her, even when you appreciate it out loud.

Gaga, Chelsea, and Manhood

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Lady Gaga and Chelsea Handler are good for men.

Tina Fey on Being Crazy

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Matt Coburn isn’t so convinced that Fey’s assessment—”crazy” is a woman who “keeps talking” when she’s no longer desirable—is how it always plays out.