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RabidPooch previously said:
We had a new mall open and women complaining that the Victoria's Secret photos were too big. Some of these women made a huge deal out of it.
I just wish these women would realize their men look at chicks anyway. Taking away or shrinking the VS photos at the mall isn't going to do a stinking thing.
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It's not the men that women worry about so much--at least not the ones with decent self-esteem; the real issue is the exposure to the kids--young, impressionable girls especially.
Young girls' self-esteem suffers as they are constantly exposed to sexual ads (similar to the VS ones you mentioned) via TV, magazines, billboards, and even certain toys--they are subconsciously hammered with the idea that they have to be thin, have perfect skin, perfect hair, wear the "right" clothes, etc. It sets them up for all kinds of issues, not just eating-disorders. It can affect them both physically and mentally and give them a skewed view of sex and affect their sexual development.
Some good articles on the issue:
Sending the wrong messages - The Denver Post
Bloomberg.com: News
ZENIT - The Sexualization of Girls
That's not to say that it's healthy for young boys to be exposed to it either; supposedly there is a porn-additiction epidemic that has swept the nation, and I've even known a few guys who suffer from it. A little porn is one thing; it's another when you end up unable to perform because your wife/gf/so isn't hot enough--and you'd be surprised at the numbers, it's a bit shocking.
So I can understand the reasoning behind it; it's one thing for adults to go and patronize the place, but it's entirely another to allow kids in or around there.
