The objectification of women is a constant in society. It is something that is laced into television and movies, corporate hiring and promotion standards, and higher education. It is even present in the commercials and billboards we see every day. Advertisements for makeup, burgers, clothing, and even cars turn women into objects for male consumption. There are many reasons why this is problematic. But, this video shows exactly what happens to women, especially teen girls, psychologically and physically when they are treated as material objects, products, and resources to be consumed by society (read: men).

From the aversion to the “thigh gap” to the Kylie Jenner lip challenge to public groping of women to the culture of rape, there are so many effects which stem from the devaluation and objectification of women. For Black trans and cis women, this is even more dangerous. This clip shows why we need to be having a conversation about solutions to this very real problem.

Watch the full video below:

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  • Jenn M. Jackson was born and raised in East Oakland, California, a fact which motivates her writing and academic ambitions. She is a scholar, educator, and writer whose writing addresses Black Politics and civil and public life for young Black people with a focus on policing and surveillance. She is also the Editor-in-Chief of Water Cooler Convos, a culture platform for Black millennials. Her writing has been featured in Washington Post, BITCH Magazine, Marie Claire, EBONY, The Root, Daily Dot, The Independent, and many others. Jackson is a doctoral candidate at the University of Chicago studying American Politics with a focus on political participation and engagement, public opinion and social movements. For more about her, tweet her at @JennMJack or visit her website at jennmjackson.com.