Episode 15: Nipples. To free or not to free?

from The Unfairer Sex · host The Unfairer Sex

For as long as our bodies have been clothed, breasts have been a point of contention. Our nipples even more so. In this episode we explore the double standard when it comes to sexually promiscuity, how breasts are used in art and marketing to sell consumer goods but a picture of a woman breast-feeding on a magazine cover, instagram feed or park bench is considered unsavoury, and how women are expected to lead with their boobs or their brain, but never both. We also consider the age at which girls are asked to start covering their torsos and the sexualisation of girls at school, and question if there's ever a right time to tell a female body to cover itself.  Have a listen and reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter or email to let us know your thoughts. ***  As always, The Unfairer Sex is not sponsored so, if you liked our show, please show your support by liking, subscribing and sharing on all your favourite social media platforms! We'll send you positive vibes for being awesome human beings and helping us spread the word.     The Unfairer Sex music was masterfully created by Artur Kondas: https://akondas.com Research, editing and artwork fulfilled by The Unfairer Sex. Useful links: @genderless_nipples project  https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a40575630/florence-pugh-responds-criticism-free-nipple-valentino-show/ https://startsat60.com/media/news/breast-cancer-ad-that-actually-shows-boobs-goes-viral https://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/may/11/adidas-sports-bra-ads-banned-uk-twitter-asa  https://www.huffpost.com/entry/waitwhy-do-my-nipples-need-to-be-freed_b_574e0d38e4b0068c40dfa4dc https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/17/style/student-bra-nipples-school.html https://time.com/3892965/everydaysexism-school-dress-codes-rape-culture/ https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/FSupp/919/1496/1580969/  https://bpr.berkeley.edu/2014/05/04/dress-codes-foundations-of-rape-culture/ https://breaking-down-patriarchy.captivate.fm/episode/girls-and-sex-by-peggy-orenstein Https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/review-of-sexual-abuse-in-schools-and-colleges/review-of-sexual-abuse-in-schools-and-colleges#fnref:12 https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/guerrilla-girls-do-women-have-to-be-naked-to-get-into-the-met-museum-p78793

What this episode covers

For as long as our bodies have been clothed, breasts have been a point of contention. Our nipples even more so. In this episode we explore the double standard when it comes to sexually promiscuity, how breasts are used in art and marketing to sell consumer goods but a picture of a woman breast-feeding on a magazine cover, instagram feed or park bench is considered unsavoury, and how women are expected to lead with their boobs or their brain, but never both. We also consider the age at which girls are asked to start covering their torsos and the sexualisation of girls at school, and question if there's ever a right time to tell a female body to cover itself. Have a listen and reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter or email to let us know your thoughts. *** As always, The Unfairer Sex is not sponsored so, if you liked our show, please show your support by liking, subscribing and sharing on all your favourite social media platforms! We'll send you positive vibes for being awesome human beings and helping us spread the word. The Unfairer Sex music was masterfully created by Artur Kondas: https://akondas.com Research, editing and artwork fulfilled by The Unfairer Sex. Useful links: @genderless_nipples project https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a40575630/florence-pugh-responds-criticism-free-nipple-valentino-show/ https://startsat60.com/media/news/breast-cancer-ad-that-actually-shows-boobs-goes-viral https://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/may/11/adidas-sports-bra-ads-banned-uk-twitter-asa https://www.huffpost.com/entry/waitwhy-do-my-nipples-need-to-be-freed_b_574e0d38e4b0068c40dfa4dc https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/17/style/student-bra-nipples-school.html https://time.com/3892965/everydaysexism-school-dress-codes-rape-culture/ https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/FSupp/919/1496/1580969/ https://bpr.berkeley.edu/2014/05/04/dress-codes-foundations-of-rape-culture/ https://breaking-down-patriarchy.captivate.fm/episode/girls-and-sex-by-peggy-orenstein Https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/review-of-sexual-abuse-in-schools-and-colleges/review-of-sexual-abuse-in-schools-and-colleges#fnref:12 https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/guerrilla-girls-do-women-have-to-be-naked-to-get-into-the-met-museum-p78793