Humanity Stripped: The Consequences of Self-Objectification

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dc.contributor.authorNorkowski, Mich
dc.date.accessioned2023-04-27T17:31:46Z
dc.date.available2023-04-27T17:31:46Z
dc.date.issued2023-04-14
dc.description.abstractThe sexual objectification of women is widespread and pervasive in North American culture. Sexual objectification has direct and indirect negative effects on women's health and well-being in psychological, physical, emotional, and financial domains. Constant exposure to sexually objectifying media and interpersonal interactions can cause girls and women to internalize an objectified view of themselves, a process known as self-objectification. Self-objectification has several intermediary consequences which have been found to contribute to depressive symptoms, disordered eating behaviours, and sexual dysfunction. This paper explores the process and impacts of sexual objectification and self-objectification in order to raise awareness within the therapist community, as well as contribute to greater societal change. Current mitigators and treatment approaches are outlined, and a therapeutic guideline is offered.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/2089
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionCity University of Seattle (CityU)
dc.subjectsexual objectification
dc.subjectself-objectification
dc.subjectidealized beauty
dc.subjectpatriarchy
dc.subjectIndexing test (added 5/25/2023)
dc.titleHumanity Stripped: The Consequences of Self-Objectification
dc.typeCapstone
thesis.degree.disciplineCounselling
thesis.degree.grantorCity University of Seattle (CityU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Counselling
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