fetishization
- noun
- /ˌfɛtɪʃɪˈzeɪʃən/
- Offensive
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fetichización (sexual)
- The fetishization of specific cultures can lead to harmful stereotypes and misunderstandings.
It's easier than talking about the fetishization of young girls.
- It's easier than talking about the fetishization of young girls.
Examples
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It's easier than talking about the fetishization of young girls.
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In sum, male fetishization of the female body (or one of its parts) is essentially metonymic in structure.
Academic text (1996) -
This will not be changed by society quickly, but I think we can hope that there are enough voices to reject, as Annie does, the fetishization of parts of the female body, especially when they are engaged in their primary function of nursing and giving life.
Blog text (29) -
The book provides a reception history of performances and examines the relation between sexualized stage representation, erotic literature, and the objectification, fetishization, and commodification of women.
Fiction book (1992) -
Many artists have criticized the fetishization of certain body types in fashion magazines.
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Critics argue that the fetishization of youth in advertising contributes to unrealistic beauty standards.
Synonyms
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Presenting a person or thing in a sexual way that focuses on their body to attract attention
Making a person, thing, or idea seem sexual
Antonyms
How Sexualized
- Offensive
- NSFW
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Fetishization comes from fetish, from the Portuguese feitiço, meaning 'charm' or 'made object'. So, to fetishize a person is to treat them like an object of sexual desire, focusing only on body parts instead of the whole person.