Why can can guys take off their shirts but girls cannot?

[Anonymous]

It's been ingrained in our society since the moment we're born that women should be ashamed of showing their breasts. I wonder why and how that happened...

[Jonzor]

Social attitudes to various aspects of society ride roller coasters where things are acceptable at one point in time then decades or centuries later they are not, then those things may become acceptable again. It was not until early in the 20th century where it became acceptable again for men to go topless themselves. Men going topless did not correspond well with gentlemanly behaviour. Just take a look at the image below taken in the 1920's showing that men also covered themselves up when they went swimming.

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Over time it became more and more acceptable to show more skin, shown by the fact that both female and male swimsuits have become ever more revealing. Woman being topless is becoming ever more acceptable, and in most western countries its not considered illegal, just not the done thing. While I think woman should have the choice, I do believe if more people went topless in general public areas (not beach), it would lead to more sexual assaults. There are far too many guys already who cannot keep their hands of woman, what will happen if the breasts are exposed to be touched? I personally probably stare more with attraction.

So we will see, it is changing but how common it will become is yet to be seen. It is still considered a sexual organ to many so unlikely to be shown by all. Though end of the day there are so many men with big fat flabby bellies I wished they kept them covered themselves lol.

[Asker]

Insightful answer, I did read about how before, it was considered illegal/taboo for men to be shirtless in public and that has obviously changed--I suppose we still have a long way to go but it's all changing.

[thetundrawolf]

Do you understand that breasts are something that are involved with sex? Hands are too, but they do not illicit the response breasts do. Breasts are "Felt up" when making out, what's the other body part fondled during making out? That's right. The two are connected for many men. Not many women get breast reductions.

Many women get breast enlargements, and it has nothing to do with feeding a baby.

Why not not be ashamed to show your vulva, and walk around nude?

We don't need any sex starved people seeing more half naked women.

We don't need any loose women walking around trying to entice anyone.

Personally, I'd rather you keep your breasts covered. Because it keeps your body sacred. Sex is supposed to mean something. It means LESS when you walk around half naked, your breasts flopping out.

If that's what you truly want to do, go join a nudist colony.

There's a good reason why nudists represent only tiny fraction of society. Not everyone wants to see your half naked or full naked body parading around because you want to feel the air on your body, or want attention.

[Asker]

Men can get sexual stimulation from their breasts as well. Women with breasts ENTICING anyone? They're expressing their sexual liberty and freedom. If it "distracts" other people, they need to learn to control their urges. Men/women who rape and harass others are at their own fault.

[thetundrawolf]

Have you considered that the vast majority of people do not want you expressing your sexual identity?

What about men? Should we be allowed to let our penises flop around, and hang out of our pants? Or just walk around naked?

Why should men be distracted by your body just because you want to celebrate your sexual looseness? Sorry, but forcing us to ignore our innate biology because you "feel" like you "need" to be "liberated" of your decency is wrong. I am tired of the minority trying to push and shove their way through society, forcing the MAJORITY to bend, think, and feel a certain way. It's not right.

If I had a little boy I would not want him enticed by your breasts. I would cover his eyes. I don't want him exposed to the sight of your breasts, and I sure as hell do not want him thinking breasts are common, and that women are objects. I do not want him thinking that women are not scared.

[Asker]

Do not compare dicks with breasts. Penises are a sexual organ, so are vaginas. Breasts are a part of the sexual reproductive system, but they are not sexual organs. Please learn your biology.

[thetundrawolf]

Then why is it breasts are involved in sex more often than not? Please learn YOUR biology!

Male breasts are almost never touched in sex. Male breasts do not have the sexual sensitivity that female ones do. Please, try and use some sense in your thoughts and words!

[Asker]

Lol, I don't want to get into an argument. I will hold onto my beleifs. But your belief is your belief and I respect it.

[SkylerPercy]

Are you really saying that your little boy would view us as objects if we walk around topless? Maybe you should teach your son that we aren't objects and that our breasts are only mentioned for sex.

Why can obese men with breasts larger than mine walk around topless and not be asked to cover up? Because they can't help having breasts?

Why have men sexualized our breasts so much that we have to be self-conscious every time our bra strap is even showing? Why are we shunned and mocked when we want to breast feed our babies in public? And why can't my seven year old daughter, who hasn't even developed breasts yet, walk around topless on a hot day while her male equivalent can?

Breasts do NOT have to be involved in sex at all! Mouths and tongues are more involved in sex than breasts. Should we cover up our mouths too so that you aren't "distracted " or "aroused"?

The only sexual organs are penis's and vagina's NOT breasts.

Also you're saying that we shouldn't walk around half naked because not everyone wants to see our bodies? Well not everyone wants to see your bodies either so maybe you should be forced to cover up too.

[Izzex3]

I was actually talking about this with my mom before.
It sucks in the summer time because sometimes its just so hot that I want to take off my shirt and bra.
I live in NYS and my mom said she doesn't think it's illegal, but Id have to check up on that.
It'd be great if people didn't think of them as sexual. If they didn't I'd be able to walk around shirtless without people oogling me.
I'd be so happy if it became the norm here.

[Asker]

I know for sure it's legal in NYC, not 100% sure about in the whole state, but it should be. (:

[Anonymous]

If you show 99% of your naked body, what do you leave for your husband/partner to feel special?
I think both males and females should be decent and not show their half naked bodies to public.

[bubbletrouble]

Because society underestimates the sexual attraction towards a naked man's chest? That's my guess.

[Asker]

I agree lol, shirtless men are pretty hot :o

[Anonymous]

It varies as societies change. A woman showing her breast used to be alright, but if she dared showed her ankles or shoulders that was going too far. It all depends on what society views as inappropriate at the time. These things don't just change instantly, they change gradually.

Look at this site on the topless timeline. 1450, "During the 15th century and up to the Renaissance, going topless was not uncommon for women. Showing their legs and ankles was more risque then" - Would you rather live in a society that allowed your bare breast to show, but showing your legs and/or ankles was risque? Or in a society that we have now where you can basically be completely nude as long as your nipples are covered up? It's part of society and thing slowly change. Eventually women going topless will appear again, but something else might take its place in not being able to show.

https://gotopless.org/timeline

[Jonny_]

I'd assume it's somehow based on male jealousy, basically like 'stop staring at my girlfriends boobs'. It doesn't help that there are tons of morons out there, breasts aren't even sexual it's just tissue, fat and milk ducts which are obviously meant for feeding a baby. Guys have the same equipment obviously on a smaller scale, well for the most part depending.

[Asker]

I agree, men have "breasts" as well but to a less of a degree.

Male jealousy? Loool, never thought of it that way.

[Jonny_]

I mean yeah it sounds funny, but when you think about it the fixation guys have with boobs is weird... I'm not a boob guy so I don't get it.

[JackKerouac77]

BECAUSE MODERN WESTERN SOCIETY IS THE ACCUMULATION OF EVERYTHING WRONG AND REPRESSED FROM ANCIENT PURITANICAL BELIEF SYSTEMS THAT REPRESS THE NATURAL GOODNESS OF HUMANITY IN FAVOR OF ANCIENT DOGMATIC CHRISTIAN BELIEFS THAT ARE BASED ON NOTHING WHATSOEVER!!!

[ThreeIn]

Because people sexualize women's breasts and can't be expected to just control themselves around them, when all it takes is to look away.
Its basically because people suck.

[Asker]

I like how you say people instead of men. I'm sick of the idea that MEN sexual women, because it's simply untrue. We all--as you put it-- "suck" because we are a product of a society that has many "sucky" parts.

[ThreeIn]

Glad you agree.

[SandPlanet]

I have nothing to add.

[TadCurious]

I agree with you that it's a huge double standard that is based on the sexualizing of breasts which are not --- strictly speaking --- a sexual body part.

[AleDeEurope]

I ask myself the same question.
But still, there are many places where you can be topless in the beach, so that law/rule doesn't apply to everywhere and every situation.

[Anonymous]

According to society, men can't control themselves. The people who made these laws think that men are mindless animals who will jump at any chance they can get to rape a hot girl.

[bubble_tea]

Because if they show their breasts and get raped.. it's all their fault.. so they'd better learn from early age to cover them.

[Asker]

Can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not. It's fucked up logic to blame victims.

[bubble_tea]

Did I say agree with victim blaming? I'm saying it's happening.

[Asker]

Well saying "it's all their fault" is victim blaming. Perhaps you don't agree with it, but forcing women to cover up propels the idea that victims are at fault.

[bubble_tea]

Yeah, but what can you do about it? You could only make things fair by forcing all males to keep their shirts on.

[LucyColes]

It's because breasts are considered sexual, and the majority of people agree that they are. Plus I'd rather women don't have their breasts out

[p0rtis26]

I love walking around shirtless, I have girls tell me all the time how they wish they could too. There would be too many boners if woman were shirtless. too much infidelity. woman mind different from man mind

[Zango91]

I do not know why or how that happened. When all the oldies are dead. We will make the amendment as you wish.

[Asker]

Lol that made me laugh.

[Zango91]

:P Whatever you say Milady. Shirtless it is then.

[Asker]

#freethenipple

[Zango91]

#Letthosepuppiesfree

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[Asker]

All the people in the crowd are dudes loool

[Zango91]

The girls are standing behind her maybe. See the guy standing right in front of her. 😜😜

[Asker]

Haha, do you know when this was from?

[Zango91]

I hav no idea. I just googled it. I guess it's somewhere around 1900 - 1950.

[Asker]

Wow, they had that stuff even back then? That's really cool!

[Zango91]

LOL. I may be wrong. Even if you start such a campaign here, I bet none of the girls would support u. Everybody hav learned to embrace it.

[Asker]

Yeah I know, sometimes we have to accept the way things are, although I do hope that as a socket we will change in the right way.

[Asker]

*society

[Zango91]

Ya we can only hope. 😊😊

[SkylerPercy]

Definitely wasn't made in the 1900- 1950 look there's a website on the poster, someone with a smartphone, and modern digital cameras. To name a few

[TonyRyan]

I know, society's rules suck. I say, let em loose ladies lol

[Battooot]

It's... common sense... Do u get sexually aroused when u see a man's nipples?

Men get sexually aroused when they see women's boobs and nipples.

[Anonymous]

Why do guys get told to "man up" when they are upset, why is it ok for a woman to touch a guy down there but if he does it to her its sexual assault.

Personally I dont want to see a woman walking around with her boobs out, im not getting any sex as it is so it would only make me want it more.

[Asker]

I see your point about the double standards that both men and women face. I'm all for eliminating them. Men should be able to express their feelings if that's just a part of who they are--it has nothing to do with their gender.

Men are seen as more "perverted" in our society and women aren't simply because the female sexuality is oppressed more. This double standard affects both genders.

Nonetheless, shouldn't women be allowed to walk around shirtless if men can? It's all about removing the stigma that breasts are sexual objects.

[Opinion Owner]

Breasts ARE sexual objects, men dont produce milk when they have babies, you do. It isn't double standards if the things in question are diferent themselves. It comes down to this, breasts are sexual, we dont have them, you do. And to be honest you know full well that would be an advert for every male to stare at you and try to come onto you, you really want that?

[Asker]

Men can lactate as well. There are societies where shoulders are seen as sexual--it's all defined by society. In ours, breasts are--but that can change.

[Opinion Owner]

How many fathers breastfeed babies or need to wear bras, you know you are being ridiculous now.

[Asker]

I just don't see how breastfeeding has anything to do with sexual. And even if something were "sexual" what's wrong? I guess we have different opinions on sexual liberty/conservatism. I'm not trying to be indecent right now, I'm sorry if I'm coming off that way.

[Anonymous]

It's not that women should be ashamed it's because men can't control themselves. Women should be allowed to show skin, but they can't because of men. We're too much of a distraction to them.

[Anonymous]

I dont know.
That's not how it is everywhere.
In a lot of foreign countries, it is not the breasts that need to be hidden, but the legs.

[RationalMale]

I don't know, it should be mandatory that girls 18-24 go shirtless in public.

[Random_chick_2384]

Oh my! Lol 😂😂😂

[Asker]

I think that women should be able to do that--BUT it doesn't give anyone the right to harass, assault them or call them "sluts".

[RationalMale]

lol, poor naive @asker. That'd be like demanding that all men could be "sensitive" and "unafraid to cry" but all women must respect them equally.

[SatanClaus]

You are right, all Girls should take their shirt off (except my girlfriend).

[Ihav2fart]

Who said girls cant? You're welcomed to do it.

[Asker]

As I said to another user, it's illegal in most states. And against social norms.

[Anonymous]

If women walked around shirtless they would be sexually assuallted more

[Asker]

Not necessarily, if you were born in a society where it was normalized for women to walk around shirtless, then sexual assault would likely remain the same (perhaps even be less of a problem).

[Opinion Owner]

I respectively disagree boobs are made to attract men, and though most can hold back from grabbing them all the time without shirts it would be near impossible, although i see your point of being desensitied to them

[Asker]

Fair point that men are biological programmed to be attracted to breasts. But yes, on the other hand I do think that it's possible to de-sexualize breasts.

[JulyAndrews]

But what about primitive societies where women and men walk around half naked? Are they raping eachother more?

[Opinion Owner]

No they dont have to bevause they take as many partners as they choose

[Athleticbroo]

Because small boobs might make some guys throw up

[7heDubz]

boobs are sexual. that's why.

[Asker]

Because by our societal standards, they are sexualized. Women aren't BORN with sexualize boobs, they grow up into a society that defines it so.

[7heDubz]

Correct.
Society is everything as far as we are concerned.

If we had continued to believe that 14 year old girls should bear children then we would keep doing that. But as a society we decided not to do that.

Yeah, it was society. So?

[Asker]

So society can change. Remove the stigma.

[adamski24]

Who said you can't.

[Asker]

In most states, it's illegal for women to be shirtless where men can be. And it's against social norms to do so.

[adamski24]

Ok I'm from the UK so it's ok until someone's offended then you will be asked nice to cover up be the police

[Asker]

I see, I guess it'll take a few generations for people to open up to the idea and not get as offended.