The ripple effects of stranger harassment on objectification of self and others

Reconnaître et gérer les conséquences du harcèlement dans l’espace « public »

“…Il y a eu aussi un rapprochement avec le phénomène d'objectivation sexuelle du corps des femmes [13], à savoir qu'il serait « normal » pour nombre des victimes que les femmes fassent l'objet de tels comportements. Celles qui ont tendance à intérioriser le fait que ces comportements de harcèlement puissent s'appliquer à elle, présentent un vécu plus négatif de leur corps (en termes d'estime de soi corporelle).…”

Adolescents’ Objectification of Their Same-Sex Friends: Indirect Relationships With Media Use Through Self-Objectification, Rewarded Appearance Ideals, and Online Appearance Conversations

“…Several studies have found that people who objectify themselves more also objectify others more (Davidson et al, 2015; Lindner et al, 2012; Strelan & Hargreaves, 2005; Zurbriggen et al, 2011). Although the relationship between self-objectification and other-objectification may develop in both directions (Strelan & Hargreaves, 2005), a pathway is proposed in which self-objectification precedes other-objectification (Davidson et al, 2015).…”

“…Several studies have found that people who objectify themselves more also objectify others more (Davidson et al, 2015; Lindner et al, 2012; Strelan & Hargreaves, 2005; Zurbriggen et al, 2011). Although the relationship between self-objectification and other-objectification may develop in both directions (Strelan & Hargreaves, 2005), a pathway is proposed in which self-objectification precedes other-objectification (Davidson et al, 2015). According to objectification theory, exposure to sexualizing messages will lead to an internalization of this sexualizing view, which will then be applied to one’s own body (Fredrickson & Roberts, 1997; Moradi & Huang, 2008).…”

“…According to objectification theory, exposure to sexualizing messages will lead to an internalization of this sexualizing view, which will then be applied to one’s own body (Fredrickson & Roberts, 1997; Moradi & Huang, 2008). Social comparison theory (Festinger, 1954) can explain why other-objectification could be a subsequent step in this process (Davidson et al, 2015; Lindner et al, 2012). Individuals tend to compare themselves with similar others to evaluate themselves (Festinger, 1954).…”

Book Review: Stop global street harassment: Growing activism around the world

“…This book fits well with the emergent research and writing about the impact that street harassment has on women and girls globally. Kearl describes the ways in which this form of harassment affects the perceptions women and girls have of their own safety, the fact that harassment can foreshadow attacks on their person, and the ways in which it influences their daily lives and limits their liberties (e.g., Davidson, Butchko, Sherd, & Gervais, 2016;Davidson, Gervais, & Sherd, 2015;Macmillan, Nierobisz, & Welsh, 2000;Welsh, 2016). Multiple authors have called for an increased focus on this form of violence and have identified the need for public discussion and the naming of the experience of street harassment (e.g., Kissling, 1991;Logan, 2015).…”