I want to thank you so much for writing this book and exposing that there are girls out there tired of this false "empowerment." I am a college sophomore and I have been in a relationship with the most respectful, caring man for almost two years now. Before I met him however, I would hook up and not even expect anything in return. It was ridiculous I even thought that was normal. I am so glad that I finally realized how women are portrayed in the media to automatically sell sex and to whore themselves out. I have felt very, very strongly about things such as Hooters, Miley Cyrus, and The Sun's Page Three. It is ridiculous that society normalizes such sexual exploitation especially when it seems to be affecting younger and younger women who are more impressionable. I was afraid that I was the only one who felt so strongly about things that are commonly accepted as part of society. Things have to change, and I hope there are more girls out there who won't write off excuses and stand up for their self-respect.
Finally!
Submitted by Brennen on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 01:59I want to thank you so much for writing this book and exposing that there are girls out there tired of this false "empowerment." I am a college sophomore and I have been in a relationship with the most respectful, caring man for almost two years now. Before I met him however, I would hook up and not even expect anything in return. It was ridiculous I even thought that was normal. I am so glad that I finally realized how women are portrayed in the media to automatically sell sex and to whore themselves out. I have felt very, very strongly about things such as Hooters, Miley Cyrus, and The Sun's Page Three. It is ridiculous that society normalizes such sexual exploitation especially when it seems to be affecting younger and younger women who are more impressionable. I was afraid that I was the only one who felt so strongly about things that are commonly accepted as part of society. Things have to change, and I hope there are more girls out there who won't write off excuses and stand up for their self-respect.