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Boys to learn difference between porn and real life to tackle misogyny in England’s schools
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We're not saying you're a paedophile. We are saying that 1. You nnoticed and referenced the girls first, and 2. Commented immediately on what they were wearing. That in and of itself identifies what is important to you .... which seems to be that you want girls/women to dress 'appropriately' vs them being able to dress as they choose.
(In this context I'm setting aside the fact the pic shows them all wearing black and white which denotes a school-type uniform/regulation).
I noticed the girls and their clothing as a continuation of the trend. I trend which I have noticed over several years of such stories. Why does this trend exist? Can you explain?
And as I have said repeatedly, but I will stress once again, I am not commenting on peoples choice to wear whatever they want, regardless of age or gender. I am commenting on the choice, by the photographers to always photograph one gender, of a particular age, wearing particular clothes. Or perhaps the editors to always chose images which meet those criteria, as I'm sure the photographers take many many photos. Or are they simply stock images, and there is a limited pool to choose from? I don't know, I'm not a journalist. But nonetheless, this trend exists, and I think it's a bit weird.
Also you say I immediately commented.... Well, when should I have commented?
This is what you’re saying to everyone else;
“Isn’t it weird how children wear clothes?”
No, it isn’t. There isn’t a trend for anyone apart from you, no one thinks that children in uniform is odd, no one feels like a creepy uncle looking at them. You’re asking others for an answer you can only give yourself. You should ask yourself why that bothers you and work through whatever is making you uncomfortable.
What I am saying is, "isn't it weird how, out of all the children wearing clothes, the newspapers decided to predominantly show one subset". Why is that? Can you explain?
I should explain to you uniforms and why children are largely pictured wearing them? Goodbye.