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Objectification: Is it ever possible not to be thought of as an object?

For example, many are against sexual objectification as one's humanity is not considered when evaluating sexual interest - humans are stipped down to their physical atttributes for the purposes of sexual gratification and//or exploitation. Some counter that human sexuality is by its very nature objective. Is it ever possible to not be though of as an object (devoid of all physical form)?


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: It is not possible to avoid (so-called) objectification, but it is not desirable to avoid it.

Aside from myself, who alone has the time (or interest) to plumb the enormous depths of the wonderul skumpfsklub in his magnificent skumpfsklubbishness, no one knows me fully. I fully expect that others will deal with me only via those aspects of the skumpfsklubbian whole that are available to them, and relevant in their view, with regard to their purposes. (Incidentally, 'aspect' is a much less loaded term than is 'objectification,' which latter term reeks of agenda).

If 'object' is narrowly taken (as seems your intent) as 'physical object,' your question makes a kind of sense--but it's nonsense, and at least a little vapid. The 'thought-you' that doesn't embrace also that you have every physical dimension any other physical object has reduces you in the same way, and every bit as much as does the leering eye of a passing trucker who's had a beer too many, who measures only the roll, pitch and yaw of your hips as you walk--or your jiggle factor, if he's a boobs guy.

You will not be thought of by others as you think of yourself. It's an impossible project, a silly demand. It does little good to take umbrage at it. You're doing the same thing when you think of others.