Do you think the "item songs" in Hindi cinema objectify women? Why are they so popular?

[Babygirl_S]

[htmndg183]

They do. Think its popular because of using sex appeal and secondly item songs are often portrayed as a dance performance by the woman infront of an only male environment kind of like a mujra.

[Berethor]

Sex Sells Trope, and most Women knows that, also "Objectification" is a Feminist term. :)

[Babygirl_S]

I don't think it's feminist 🙂

[Berethor]

Objectification is totally a Feminist term, as Normal Women are calling it looking sexy.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Objectification

[Babygirl_S]

Aren't women supposed to look cute/pretty/beautiful instead of sexy since it's more feminine?

[Berethor]

The Three Faces of Eve Trope, looking Sexy didn't make less Feminine, she a Seductress.

[Babygirl_S]

Isn't it masculine to seduce someone? Isn't virility a manly trait?

[Berethor]

There is Light Feminine and Dark Feminine Trope, Dark Feminine seen as more Masculine.

[Babygirl_S]

So dark feminine is a seductress? Is dark feminine preferred over light feminine?

[Berethor]

Yea a seductress, google the trope, dark feminine is sexy, while light feminine is innocent.

[Babygirl_S]

So according to what you said, dark feminine is preferred.

[Berethor]

Usually it easier for dark feminine to attract a man, but they tend to be less trustworthy.

[Leopard23]

Never heard it but its nothing new in the west. Robin thicke I know you want it