B2 – Upper Intermediate
For some people, there is a hairline distinction between appreciation and objectification. When we appreciate, we recognize one’s good looks as a part of that person and not reduce them to it, which is the latter. Some may claim that objectifying someone is natural, others may take it as a compliment.
Let’s listen and find out more about it.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english/ep-181101
Discussion Questions:
1. What is objectification? Is it inherently bad?
2. Please give some examples of objectification evident nowadays. What could it lead to?
4. According to the podcast, “Women are more likely to be objectified than men”, why do you think that is the case?