In the wake of the Women's March protests all over the world, in which women and men stood up against oppression of every kind, it feels like kind of a downer to talk about sexual objectification of ...

People, especially women, are often wary of dates objectifying them, and rightfully so. But since objectification is such a widespread part of our culture that we internalize, it's also worth asking ...

Objectification occurs when one person treats another like a thing or commodity, ignoring his or her humanity and dignity. Pixabay When Joan Holloway – the bombshell office worker on the show “Mad Men ...

How does a woman feel when a man wolf-whistles at her from across the street? Or when a male coworker gives her body a fleeting once-over before looking her in the eye? We asked women to record any ...

I’m a 20-something genetic male. I thought for a while that I might be trans, but I ended up deciding that while I hate my masculine features and like girl clothes and want to be “cute”, I have no ...

Something about the anonymity of the Internet seems to bring out the worst in some men, even if they’re ostensibly trying to get to know you in real life. Tired of overly sexual, rude, and offensive ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

This Femfresh ad has been banned in the U.K. by the ASA. (Photo: Femfresh) A Femfresh ad has been banned in the U.K. by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for “objectifying” women and for the ...