Why is it seen as okay for guys to walk around shirtless but not females?

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  1. Zuki's Avatar
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    Why is it seen as okay for guys to walk around shirtless but not females?
    Why?
  2. Multitalented me's Avatar
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    Re: Why is it seen as okay for guys to walk around shirtless but not females?
    Lol I asked this question not that long ago & it got taken down for some reason I think it's something to do with people being more sexually aroused with female breasts than male breasts. Therefore it's seen as socially unacceptable for females to go out topless otherwise they will get attacked or whatever. I personally disagree however as that's almost saying they would be partly to blame which is obviously unfair
  3. Arekkusu's Avatar
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    Re: Why is it seen as okay for guys to walk around shirtless but not females?
    It's just a social norm, I might as well ask why can't men wear skirts. Not indicative of inequality.
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    Re: Why is it seen as okay for guys to walk around shirtless but not females?
    Boobies.

    This is obvious, the proof being that it is absolutely and unequivocally NOT acceptable for fat males to walk around topless.

    :zomg:
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    Re: Why is it seen as okay for guys to walk around shirtless but not females?
    It's a damn shame, that's for sure!
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    Re: Why is it seen as okay for guys to walk around shirtless but not females?
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    Boobies.

    This is obvious, the proof being that it is absolutely and unequivocally NOT acceptable for fat males to walk around topless.

    :zomg:
    ugh i see them all the time on the beach in my home town, luckily even though my uni town has a beach too, I've not seen that fashion error there yet.
  7. inspiration91's Avatar
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    Re: Why is it seen as okay for guys to walk around shirtless but not females?
    It is okay in some cultures (eg. some tribes in Africa). Just a social norm in most countries for breasts to be covered.
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    Re: Why is it seen as okay for guys to walk around shirtless but not females?
    Its not always the case... It depends heavily on the body the guy has.

    If he has an average or even terrible body, no one usually bats an eyelid. Some guy starts walking around who has some measure of tone and everyone hates him for it.
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    Re: Why is it seen as okay for guys to walk around shirtless but not females?
    Boobies are sexualised, therefore 'indecent'.

    Sex is dirty, remember. We live in the west. Owait, sex is even dirtier in the east
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    Don't know what your talking about, i am totally ok with women walking around topless in fact i encourage it.

    I'm progressive :borat:
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    Re: Why is it seen as okay for guys to walk around shirtless but not females?
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    Re: Why is it seen as okay for guys to walk around shirtless but not females?
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    Why?
    What area do you live? Other here, men and women walk shirtless but mostly at beaches and hosted parties.

    Everywhere is different.
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    Re: Why is it seen as okay for guys to walk around shirtless but not females?
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    Re: Why is it seen as okay for guys to walk around shirtless but not females?
    Social norm. In some other countries in Europe, no-one would care. I think Denmark is one of these. Apparently it's quite normal to strip off naked for a picture by the town square fountain, then put your clothes back on and walk off.

    I would like it if someone from this area of countries could confirm/deny what I've been told.

    Edit: Unless I have misremembered the country, it appears I have been lied to. Troll Dad.
    Last edited by lightburns; 22-04-2012 at 15:52.
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    Re: Why is it seen as okay for guys to walk around shirtless but not females?
    boobs are like sex organs. society doesnt want them publicly displayed. That and there would be a lot of car crashes and similar things if women went around with their tits on show.
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    Re: Why is it seen as okay for guys to walk around shirtless but not females?
    (Original post by willbee)
    boobs are like sex organs. society doesnt want them publicly displayed. That and there would be a lot of car crashes and similar things if women went around with their tits on show.
    What film is your sig from? i remember watching it ages ago.
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    Re: Why is it seen as okay for guys to walk around shirtless but not females?
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    What film is your sig from? i remember watching it ages ago.
    The Never Ending Story
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    Re: Why is it seen as okay for guys to walk around shirtless but not females?
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    The Never Ending Story
    Think ill watch that instead of revising at 5am
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    Re: Why is it seen as okay for guys to walk around shirtless but not females?
    Because boys/men have no boobies, that's all there's is to it don't make it sound so complicated.
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    Re: Why is it seen as okay for guys to walk around shirtless but not females?
    (Original post by Zuki)
    Why?
    In the Netherlands, France, Sri Lanka and Brazil I think it is actually legal.
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