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Feminists argue that women have historically been valued mainly for their physical attributes.

Some feminists and psychologists argue that such objectification can lead to negative psychological effects including depression and hopelessness, and can give women negative self-images because of the belief that their intelligence and competence are currently not being, or will never be, acknowledged by society.

Some would argue that the feminist movement itself has contributed to the problem of the sexual objectification of women.

By pushing for an end to the so-called oppressive patriarchal marriage, thinking that it would be best if the newly liberated women could just be freelovers and have sex with random partners outside the so-called oppressive patriarchal marriage system.

The precise degree to how objectification has affected women and society in general is a topic of academic debate.

Such claims include: girls ' understanding of the importance of appearance in society may contribute to feelings of fear, shame, and disgust that some experience during the transition from girlhood to womanhood because they sense that they are becoming more visible to society as sexual objects ; and that young women are especially susceptible to objectification, as they are often taught that power, respect, and wealth can be derived from one's outward appearance.