The Golden Age of Slut-Shaming

I found this amazing video on Tumblr the other day, and I really think that everyone should watch it.  In case the title of this post didn't give it away, this video is all about slut-shaming, and how when females are criticized for having a sexual life, it is in fact discriminatory against women.  In today's society, when you really think about it, men are expected to have sex.  Multiple times, I might add.  When a guy tells others about his latest "conquest", he is appraised and looked upon as "The Man" or the "Stud".  However, if a female decides to take control of her own life, and heaven forbid enjoy sex, she is shunned and thought of as a whore.  These modern beliefs are completely archaic, and this fabulous man in the video goes really in-depth into this issue concerning today's women.

Also, this isuue reaches into how women dress themselves.  Women's clothing is basically a lose-lose situation.  If a girl likes to wear more conservative clothing (high neckline, non-form-fitting clothes, no short skirts, etc.) what would happen to her?  People might say she's an uptight, frigid person who doesn't know how to relax and have fun.  Just because she doesn't want to wear something that would cater to a guy's sexual desires.  It also goes the other way.  What if a girl enjoys wearing the provocative clothing?  Maybe she just likes to wear it for herself- it makes her feel free, confidant, and it's just her style.  She's not trying to impress anyone, she just likes that sort of clothing.  But what do others say about her?  She's a whore, a tramp, and probably sleeps with a new guy every other week.  But are any of these rumours true?  Maybe sometimes they are, but you can't assume that.  Moreover, look at guys and what they wear.  Do clothing lines manufacture skimpy clothes for them?  Of course not!! That would be completely absurd.

Here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK14V45P8xY

And if that doesn't work, just type this into YouTube: John Fugelsang-We're in the Golden Age of Slut- Shaming

If you watch this video, or even read my post, I hope that next time you see a girl walking around in whatever clothing she likes or hear about possible sex partners she might have had, that you wouldn't slut-shame her.  It's her choice, and her life.  People are free to do what they want without recieving others' criticizm.  And if you know any notorious slut-shamers, direct them to this video and maybe they'll learn a little something.

Thanks for reading/watching!