Of course feminists want the abuse of women to stop. But people who don't call themselves feminists -- and feminists who don't buy the theory of objectification -- want the abuse to stop, too. Which has nothing to do with anything -- some of the worst sexist crimes are justified as ways to prevent women from being attacked (e.g. cultures that force women to stay in the home, not work or go to school).
Meanwhile, a hundred or more kittens have cancer in America today, as we speak. At some point, the fact that I haven't received See's chocolates in years (except for the dreaded nuts and chews) DOES make a difference. Right? Same logic.
Objectification theory is apparently based on the classic South Park dot-com business plan:
Step 1. Men look at women sexually without really knowing them as persons. (Women apparently never do this).
Step 2. Said looks reinforce patriarchy.
Step 3. ???
Step 4. Rape!
Is there any evidence that even one part of that chain is true? Does that sound anything like the reality you experience in daily life?
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