Objectification
noun
Treating someone like an object, not respecting their thoughts or feelings.
The advertisement drew criticism for its objectification of women.
Often appears as...
- objectification of women
- sexual objectification
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
Making something abstract into something concrete.
His paintings are an objectification of his inner thoughts.
Often appears as...
- objectification of reality
- objectification in art
noun
Making something non-physical into a physical form.
The medal is an objectification of her years of hard work and success.
Often appears as...
- objectification of success
- objectification of achievement
noun
Treating someone like an object, not respecting their thoughts or feelings.
The advertisement drew criticism for its objectification of women.
Often appears as...
- objectification of women
- sexual objectification
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
Making something abstract into something concrete.
His paintings are an objectification of his inner thoughts.
Often appears as...
- objectification of reality
- objectification in art
noun
Making something non-physical into a physical form.
The medal is an objectification of her years of hard work and success.
Often appears as...
- objectification of success
- objectification of achievement
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Often suggests a lack of respect or value for someone's individuality or humanity.
The film's objectification of its characters overshadowed the plot.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that some cultures may view objectification more critically than others.
International audiences may interpret the objectification in the show differently.
Pro Tip 3/3Critique Awareness
It's often used in criticisms of media or conduct that devalues individuals.
She wrote an article about the objectification of workers in the gig economy.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Often suggests a lack of respect or value for someone's individuality or humanity.
The film's objectification of its characters overshadowed the plot.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that some cultures may view objectification more critically than others.
International audiences may interpret the objectification in the show differently.
Pro Tip 3/3Critique Awareness
It's often used in criticisms of media or conduct that devalues individuals.
She wrote an article about the objectification of workers in the gig economy.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Often suggests a lack of respect or value for someone's individuality or humanity.
The film's objectification of its characters overshadowed the plot.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that some cultures may view objectification more critically than others.
International audiences may interpret the objectification in the show differently.
Pro Tip 3/3Critique Awareness
It's often used in criticisms of media or conduct that devalues individuals.
She wrote an article about the objectification of workers in the gig economy.
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The lies we tell...
"I am so sorry, professor. If I had known it was you, I would never have said those things." I wasn't a person to him until I was his professor. This concept, called objectification, is the foundation of sexism,
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The lies we tell...
"I am so sorry, professor. If I had known it was you, I would never have said those things." I wasn't a person to him until I was his professor. This concept, called objectification, is the foundation of sexism,
Video examples
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Quote examples
Queen Latifah
American Musician
The objectification of females is not a good thing! Not every rapper does this, but when the lyrics focus solely on the strip club, 'poppin' bottles' and how many girls they can 'tap,' it distorts what kids are learning. I think if there was more of a female presence in hip hop we could break up the monotony. It's all about balance.
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Finn Wittrock
American Actor
Ryan Murphy, he basically tries to find something that's a pulse, a pressure point in our culture, and he grabs it, and he squeezes it. I think 'Freak Show' has a lot to do with the entertainment industry and the way we entertain ourselves: the objectification of people and the lengths we'll go for our own amusement.
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Molly Crabapple
American Artist
Objectifying is kind of a funny thing. Art is objectification, all art, because you're taking someone and making them into an object. But people can also talk back more to you when you're sketching them. They can look at you and say, 'Oh man, you got me wrong.
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Henry Flynt
American Artist
The whole drive of western culture, the part of it which is serious, is towards an extreme objectification. It's carried to the point where the human subject is treated almost as if it's dirt in the works of a watch.
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Oona Chaplin
Spanish Actress
I have to go through auditions, and my surname has got me into rooms, but I'll never know if it gets me any jobs. There's a lot of sexism and objectification, and a lot of people put you down.
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Yara Shahidi
American Actress
One thing I've always been concerned about is the objectification of women in ads, and that's one thing where I was like, 'Well, if I become a part of advertising, I could change that.
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Toyin Odutola
Nigerian Artist
For a while, I was nervous about portraying women because of the objectification that automatically comes with it, whether the artist intends or not.
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Lauren Mayberry
Scottish Musician
Is the casual objectification of women so commonplace that we should all just suck it up, roll over, and accept defeat? I hope not.
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Susanne Langer
American Philosopher
Art is the objectification of feeling, and the subjectification of nature.
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Herman Melville
American Novelist
Art is the objectification of feeling.
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Queen Latifah
American Musician
The objectification of females is not a good thing! Not every rapper does this, but when the lyrics focus solely on the strip club, 'poppin' bottles' and how many girls they can 'tap,' it distorts what kids are learning. I think if there was more of a female presence in hip hop we could break up the monotony. It's all about balance.
Quote examples
Finn Wittrock
American Actor
Ryan Murphy, he basically tries to find something that's a pulse, a pressure point in our culture, and he grabs it, and he squeezes it. I think 'Freak Show' has a lot to do with the entertainment industry and the way we entertain ourselves: the objectification of people and the lengths we'll go for our own amusement.
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Molly Crabapple
American Artist
Objectifying is kind of a funny thing. Art is objectification, all art, because you're taking someone and making them into an object. But people can also talk back more to you when you're sketching them. They can look at you and say, 'Oh man, you got me wrong.
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Henry Flynt
American Artist
The whole drive of western culture, the part of it which is serious, is towards an extreme objectification. It's carried to the point where the human subject is treated almost as if it's dirt in the works of a watch.
Quote examples
Oona Chaplin
Spanish Actress
I have to go through auditions, and my surname has got me into rooms, but I'll never know if it gets me any jobs. There's a lot of sexism and objectification, and a lot of people put you down.
Quote examples
Yara Shahidi
American Actress
One thing I've always been concerned about is the objectification of women in ads, and that's one thing where I was like, 'Well, if I become a part of advertising, I could change that.
Quote examples
Toyin Odutola
Nigerian Artist
For a while, I was nervous about portraying women because of the objectification that automatically comes with it, whether the artist intends or not.
Quote examples
Lauren Mayberry
Scottish Musician
Is the casual objectification of women so commonplace that we should all just suck it up, roll over, and accept defeat? I hope not.
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Susanne Langer
American Philosopher
Art is the objectification of feeling, and the subjectification of nature.
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Herman Melville
American Novelist
Art is the objectification of feeling.
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