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Objectification: The Human Body as Currency

Objectification: The Human Body as Currency In modern psychology, objectification refers to the act of perceiving or treating a person as a mere object—stripped of autonomy, inner life, or complexity. Whether driven by cultural systems, media portrayals, or personal dysfunction, objectification fractures the full human experience into body parts and functions, commodifying individuals for someone … Read more

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The stereotype of the woman-object in Japan: Playing with dolls, playing the failed man by Agnès Giard

The stereotype of the woman-object in Japan: Playing with dolls, playing the failed man by Agnès Giard A comprehensive psychological article based on Agnès Giard’s 2019 study “The Stereotype of the Woman‑Object in Japan: Playing with Dolls, Playing the Failed Man”. It explores how cultural metaphors shape gender, identity, and relational dynamics. 1. The Cultural … Read more

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