Sexualization

Sexualization occurs when a person's value or worth is primarily based on their physical appearance or sexual appeal, rather than their personality, abilities, or character. It involves emphasizing their sexuality in ways that can objectify or overly focus on physical features, often reducing them to their attractiveness or sexual desirability. This can happen through media, advertising, social interactions, or cultural standards, and can impact self-esteem and how individuals are perceived and treated. Sexualization shifts attention away from holistic human qualities, leading to potential emotional and social consequences.