Girls shouldn't wear sexy clothes. I'm not talking morals or modesty here. I'm not saying sexy clothes make women vulnerable to predators (that's another issue). I don't mean showing a little skin or occasionally dressing sexy. I'm saying that wearing overly sexualized clothes all the time stems from underlying psychology problems.I don't mean psycho-sexual disorders such a nymphomania. What I am speaking of is nothing like nymphomania, if there even is such a condition, which my research leads me to doubt.
Women who show their bodies constantly usually have low self-esteem. Female anatomy, especially breasts, have become a status symbol. Big boobs get attention and admiration, from both genders. Girls with smaller breasts covet big ones. They value themselves on breast size. Many believe big boobs are the only way to attract guys. Hence the crowds of women seeking breast implants.
I hate the word "boobs." Breasts are for nursing babies. Calling them "boobs" (or worse) mocks and devalues women's bodies and women by association.
I'm concerned for girls who are taught to use their bodies as tools. I worry about women who can't see their own worth, outside of sexual attraction. I'm not saying it's wrong to make ourselves attractive. I'm just concerned about the motivation behind it.
Women aren't objects. Dressing in revealing clothes we objectify ourselves. I fear for girls who dress provocatively to get male attention. It's not the fault of men alone. We women communicate wrong body messages to each other--beginning with the most vulnerable and precious--our daughters.
Fashions come and go. In my utopia where everyone is psychologically healthy and emotionally stable, we are the masters of fashion, not slaves to it. For more of my ramblings on emotional health, stop by and see me at www.emotionalhealthhelp.blogspot.com.
