“This sexualization does not come without consequences. By marketing adult products for girls, and by promoting girls as sex objects in the media, we’re sending out a dangerous message. Not only does it reinforce the notion that really sexy women aren’t women at all, it also opens the door for people to place the blame for sexualization where it doesn’t belong — on girls themselves. The logic of “she was asking for it,” which is bad enough when applied to grown women, ends up being extended to teens and children, too.”
— Jessica Valenti in “Sex sells — even to kids: Racy clothing for preteens is sending a troubling and dangerous message.” (via petitefeministe)
(Source: thedailyfeed, via petitefeministe)
