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Is this degrading to women? No. Is this poor journalism? Definitely.
If these women knew that their picture was being taken (which they obviously did) and they expressed concent for it to be used (which they apparently did) then it's not degrading. They're having fun, showing off their bras. The paper used cheesy lines, and a poor choice of news, but whatever. I mean, at least it'll probably get some attention for the women's soccer team, which I'm sure it needs more spectators (as most womens sports do.)
If this is degrading, then what are we to make of our own site? I post pictures of myself naked here. Is that self degrading? I don't think so. If anything, it made me feel good about myself, and I've only had one comment that's made me ever question it. (don't worry mods, I'll be talking to the person about it soon.) And then there's the titty board. Look! Women! Boobs! Imperfections are pointed out! Objectification of women!
I'm a feminist. There's no way around it, I am. (Perhaps a humanist would be a better term though..?) But, I think once in a while it's okay to objectify people. It's okay to want to look at one part of a person, or look at a person for one reason. As long as that person is concenting and understands the purposes, and most importantly the person "objectifying" understands the person's rights and that they are a PERSON I see no problems with it on a temporary basis.
That's just my opinion, of course.
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