Sex Object (Noun)
Meaning
Any person regarded simply as an object of sexual gratification.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Reducing someone to a mere sex object demeans their humanity and autonomy.
- In many cultures, women are often portrayed in media as sex objects rather than as individuals with their own thoughts and agency.
- The persistent objectification of people as sex objects can contribute to a culture of disrespect and violence.
- Being treated as a sex object at work made her feel disrespected and uncomfortable in her work environment.
- The artist attempted to challenge societal norms by reclaiming and redefining the portrayal of the human body as something other than a sex object.