Oversexualized And Underappreciated | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Politics

Oversexualized And Underappreciated

You Are Still A QUEEN!!

96
Oversexualized And Underappreciated
Derek Gores

Your beauty surpasses that of any other creatures on earth. Far deeper than skin. God created you with delicacy and warmth; understanding and love. From the complexity of your ways to your gentle, yet direct speech. Some would venture to say women were created with a certain influential power that was meant to be used for the good of mankind. More than what you've been brainwashed to believe. Your purpose is to gently nudge the opposite sex into the right direction; to nurture and shape the minds of children and to lead gracefully but fiercely. This is your mission and the challenge is yours! If it were up to the media you would never know this but you are the key to a civilized society. You have a secret power, use it wisely!

In the bible wisdom is referred to as a SHE, so why is it portrayed so often that young girls must dumb themselves down and lose self-respect to achieve success or to be considered equal to their counterparts? Why aren't women respected and revered as we should be? For decades society has done more than its share to encourage young ladies to be anything but. From twerking in music videos to acting dumb in movies. Women are made to strip down physically baring all, leaving very little to the imagination. Much of the time, talked down upon and told her beauty is just skin deep and her worth is wrapped in her physical attributes. Don't deny yourself the treasures of your soul by dumbing yourself down for the entertainment of others or to get "the guy." If you have to step down and he's proven to you that he can't step up he's not worth it.

Due to how the media portrays us and things we post online it has gotten to the point that woman are not taken seriously. If a woman is raped, the first thing that society says is that she "brought it on herself" because she was wearing revealing clothes or that she was misleading and flirtatious with her behavior. As if what she was wearing or how she acted justifies her being violated. A woman SHOULD be able to wear whatever pleases her without subjecting herself to any undesired attention. I think it's GREAT when women can appreciate her natural outward beauty and the world should too! However, problems arise when an emphasis is placed on her physicality and she becomes an object to be laughed at. Almost everything involving women is over sexualized from Halloween to simple exercise routines and even female video game characters. We have little girls growing up in a society where they believe that's all they are and all they will ever be.

Queens, we have to take our crowns back and the first step to doing that is realizing your worth. You are worth far more than the world tells you. The focus of a woman shouldn't be sex appeal. There is far too much at stake here to overlook the whole package. As we mature from girls to women, there is a certain essence that is to be adored; an essence that separates a woman from a man. By over sexualizing everything you lose the essence of the woman which in turn, makes women go from being passionate individuals with a mind to a mere joke. Objectification is the reason why women are not taken seriously.

The media subconsciously convinces young girls that the females are inferior to the males; that you're only appreciated for your body and your mind has no value. The unfortunate thing is that this upcoming generation has few role models to look up to. Cover you body and you will discover your mind and uncover your heart. Bare it all, in a mental sense not in a physical sense. Remind yourself that you are as precious as a pearl, as rare as a ruby and to be as appreciated as a diamond no matter what the rest of the world tells you.

Remember who you are and the power you possess within. Don't get trapped in the bars society has set up for you. Don't let your past mistakes restrict you in life, learn from them and move on. Your biggest mistake would be to never try; to rely on what society defines you as. Challenge yourself! Always ask questions. Pick up your crown! YOU ARE STILL A QUEEN!!!! Hold your head up high and press on baby girl.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

11 College Misconceptions Every Incoming Freshman Needs To Know

Think of everything that you've heard about college... and completely forget it.

132
Helen Horton and friends
Helen Horton

College is a crazy, beautiful, amazing whirlwind. It is highly popularized in television and movies, but not necessarily in the most accurate way. Yes, there's frats, dingy dorms, raging house parties—but there's also a lot that people fail to mention.

1. If you thought that you knew how to study, you're wrong.

All of your classes aren't taught every day, so professors aren't on your case constantly about reading and memorizing material. Once you get back that "questionable" first exam grade, you'll kick it into high gear and figure out what works for you

Keep Reading...Show less
woman in black turtleneck shirt smiling beside woman in black shirt

Your mom: you can't live with her, but you can't live without her. You love your mom, but she is insanely predictable. Here is a list of things your mom has probably done.

Keep Reading...Show less
Girl With Bleached Hair
Tumblr

I've been a bleach blonde for over a year now, and let me tell you, it is a lifestyle. More hair appointments, longer showers, and special shampoo. But it is totally worth it!

1. Mentally preparing yourself to convince your hair dresser that white is the way to go.

2. Or the anxiety of what could go wrong by bleaching your hair at home.

3. You could either become a ginger

4. Or a pixie

5. The face you make in the mirror when you take off your towel to unveil the perfect white strands.

6. Taking a million selfies the day you bleached it, because you know your roots will be back in literally 2 days.

7. Having to get bangs or a big chop because your hair is so damaged.

8. Having orange highlights in between touch-ups.

9. Going out for a drink afterwards to debut your updated look.

Despite the struggles, you love your platinum blonde hair! You make sure Instagram knows it, too. You don't need a filter, because the color is flawless by itself!

Parks and Recreation
The Playlist

Finals: just thinking about them gives you anxiety. Only two weeks separate you from summer, but they're the longest of the semester. There's a familiarity to this season, now that you have had so many testing cycles under your belt. But that doesn't quell the ever present stress to pass your finals and your classes. Even better, as a package deal during these wonderful weeks, you get to wake up early to study and you get to take exams that can begin anytime from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. Now that we have established that this week is not fun, here are some super relatable moments that punctuate finals week.

Keep Reading...Show less
girl partying
HeyMIkeyATL

I've been at this college thing for almost three and a half years, and while I thought that high school was truly the lowest point of my existence, I'm beginning to realize that it was a walk in the park. Like, I miss the days when the biggest white lie I told my parents was my made up excuse about being late for fourth period. These days, the white lies are a tad more complex, and as ashamed as I am to admit it, I've definitely told a few of these.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments