10 Reasons Why Slut Shaming Sucks

What is the male equivalent to slut?

1. It's a total double standard

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Women are labelled as prudes or whores while men are praised on "saving themselves" or labelled studs *cringe* There is no male equivalent to slut

2. It blames victims for the crimes of their attackers

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So a girl gets raped, but it's her fault because she was wearing her gym clothes... WHERE IS THE LOGIC????!!!!!

3. It sexualizes young girls

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There is nothing creepier than a 40 year old man telling a 12 year old how her shoulders are "too sexy" for the boys

4. The "it distracts the boys" logic

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INSTEAD OF TEACHING GIRLS TO BE ASHAMED OF THEIR BODIES MAYBE THE SCHOOL BOARD SHOULD TEACH BOYS TO FOCUS ON THEIR WORK INSTEAD OF MY "SHOULDERS"

5. There is no way to win

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You can't dress "too little" but it's just as bad to wear "too much"

6. Promotes rape culture

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Slut shaming only leads to the normalization of rape, sexual harassment, and sexual assault

7. It's degrading

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To be told that your intelligence or personality does not determine your morality, but the way you dress and people's first perceptions is just plain wrong

8. People stop taking women seriously

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9. It neglects women's choices

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How you dress should not be dictated by society, it is in no way their responsibility

10. Judgement hurts

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Being judged by one's peers can lead to severe confidence, self-worth, and self-love issues. Why would you want to be a part of that?