The purpose of hypersexualization is to increase the gender power divide.

The gender divide is little to non existent in reality. Though it is true that men and women are not treated equally in certain aspects, these can favor either of the sexes depending on the situation. Society seems to have a preconceived notion that women are not treated worse than men, though one should question whether or not this is true. In some cases, it may be true that a man makes slightly more money than a woman in a job, but the wage gap is constantly narrowing. (http://www.forbes.com...) It is also shown women make more on average, and there are many jobs where women make more than men. Would people consider this sexist? No, their first thought would be that women are just better at these jobs. It is true that most rich people are men, but this has been proven to be because men are much more ruthless in a business environment (http://blog.businessownerstoolbox.com...). Women are also treated much better socially. They are allowed to show their emotions while men are not allowed to, or else risk being seen as 'gay' or 'effeminate'. Women are allowed to be weak or strong, but men must be strong. Men pay for things in relationships, and must provide for their families. This isn't to say women can't provide for themselves, but it would be fine socially for a woman to stay at home, but not for a man. I digress. Many would describe a female stripper as being 'objectified by men,' yet are male strippers ever described as being objectified by women? No, because the women that go to male strip clubs are 'confident and not held down by men'. When one sees a Victoria's Secret fashion show, many assume that these women are being wrongly objectified by men. Has it come to mind that most designers for things such as this are in fact female? I doubt that a female designer who spends their time creating women's underwear's goal would be to increase the gender power divide. Feminists usually ignore the fact that their are things similar to Victoria's Secret, but with male models, http://www.youtube.com... not a soul would claim that hypersexualization in this case would give females power over men (see: video). It is ultimately the choice of the model as to whether or not they want to show off their body. It is not as if they are being forcibly objectified. A sex slave is being forcibly objectified, as they are being treated as dirt and are not allowed to make choices. At any point can a model quit their job. They are also paid very well, which means that women models gain power the more they model. Not just financially, but also socially. People start recognizing them. Women idolize them and men worship them. Many a man would do unspeakable things just to be in the presence of one such a female. How is a woman who gains this unwavering power over all men a victim? If anything, it doesn't objectify women, but instead makes men put them on a pedestal, worshiping them. Does this not make women more powerful? I ask you to look within yourself and see if a man has ever watched porn and then immediately treated you as an object. You do not give males enough credit, as their values are barely touched by anything external. We are much too stubborn. If the idea that women becoming more sexualized means that women have less power over society was true, then why has female power and influence in society heightened alongside female sexuality? Centuries ago, women were not even allowed to show their ankles in public, but they also had no rights. Your logic states that the sexualization of females directly correlates with a lack of female power. If this was the case, wouldn't females have had more power back when they had to remain clothed right to their ankles as opposed to now, when wearing a bikini in public is okay? No, it is the other way around. Women have more rights and power now than any other point in history. If your logic checked out, wouldn't the complete opposite of female hypersexualization (burkas) grant more power to females? No, it grants them far less rights and power than literally any other place in the world. Women in North America are not forced to be more or less sexual than they want to be. Sexuality in women and power of women have risen hand in hand, and remain that way to this very day. Your move.