Men’s expectation on women ridiculous

Letters

I HAVE always been baffled by the modesty culture we have in Papua New Guinea.
The main premise of the modesty culture is that women need to dress in a way that does not sexually provoke men.
This is absolutely insane.
It is crazy that some men can look at a woman and say: “Seeing your skin makes me feel aroused and I haven’t learned how to appropriately manage it, so please, change your clothes.” Am I the only one seeing how ridiculous this is?
It is ridiculous when claim that a woman is worth more if they dress a certain way.
As if covering flesh somehow earns a woman value.
But if a woman doesn’t do this, a man suddenly has the right to chastise her, call her names and say she is promiscuous and wicked.
This is all because he is having a sexual response.
Guys, we are not animals.
Try and control yourself.
Nobody was put on this earth to please you and nobody is responsible for your body but you.
This archaic mentality, sadly, has been reinforced by religion.
Even if you are religious and this behaviour goes against your beliefs, you have no right to impose your will on others.
God gave everyone free will.
He will be the one to judge at the end.
Just so we’re clear, a woman’s worth is static.
It is inviolable.
It does not change with what she does or doesn’t wear, and it doesn’t change with how many times she has had sex.
The same goes for men.
A man’s sexuality is his own responsibility.
Men blaming women for their own sexual responses degrade women and it disempowers men.
It excuses men from taking ownership of their own bodies, and allows them to build fury towards what they covet.
This is dangerous.
This is what leads to assault and rape.

Lycan DeLux, 9-Mile