In episode 2 of John Berger’s, “Ways of Seeing” he expresses how women were depicted during the nude era of Western art. Women were painted in the nude to show vulnerability and submission to men. Their poses and gazes to the intended male viewer were meant to be seen as provocative to intrigue him. Women to this day still suffer with being objectified. We have these ridiculous expectations of what our bodies should look and what we have to offer a man. 

What really bothers me about the effects of superiority some men feel they have over women, is the catcalling. I know everyone has either seen or experienced this and it’s absolutely disgusting. There have been a few times I have walked around even with my daughter and men have made noises or said gross sexual things towards me. These men clearly saw me as an object, and it’s extremely insulting. The lack of respect these men have for women comes from a long line of stereotypes our history has placed on us. We’re meant to cook, clean and take care of your babies and look sexy doing it. Women haven’t been recognized for their intelligence, strength or any of their unique individual qualities until they demanded it. And still, some men haven’t changed their views on women. 

Below is a disturbing video of a woman walking through New York City for 10 hours experiencing a ton of sexual harassment from men. Catcalling is NOT a compliment.

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