verb (past participle) as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:Her work has been heavily objectified by the media.

Definition:To treat (someone) as an object, often in a way that denies their humanity or autonomy.

From objectify

Example:Critics argue that the fashion industry often objectifies models, reducing them to mere commodities.

Definition:The treatment of a person as an object, often in a way that denies their humanity or autonomy.

From objectification

Example:The movie was criticized for its gendered objectification of female characters.

Definition:The treatment of a person, especially a person of a particular gender, as an object, often in a way that reinforces patriarchal or other harmful stereotypes.

From gendered objectification

Example:The ad campaign was heavily criticized for its visual objectification of women.

Definition:The act of presenting a person, especially through images, as an object, often in a way that emphasizes physical attributes over personality or character.

From visual objectification

Example:There is increasing awareness about the objectification of sexual minorities in media and society.

Definition:The treatment of sexual minorities, often as objects, often in a way that reinforces stereotypes or mistreatment.

From objectification of sexual minorities