Do you think high heels are sexist?

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Barbie movie supposedly made them out to be, didn't it? I did not see the movie yet.
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Not in themselves

What is sexist (and criticised in Barbie) are things like office dress codes which push women to wear them.
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Yes, they're the rudest shoe.
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No. It makes me unnecessarily concerned the wearers are going to slip and break their ankles.
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I feel like people who wear high heels generally do so for themselves
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Baron_Ox posted...
I feel like people who wear high heels generally do so for themselves
You think so? I thought it was for style.
No lollygaggin'.
High heels were literally created for men.

Fetishizing any clothing article and then making its use compulsory is probably a bad look.
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BrohammedAli posted...
making its use compulsory is probably a bad look
I can agree with that
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Whiterun_Guard_ posted...
You think so? I thought it was for style.
yea, but style is a personal thing - there's no one look, and people mix and match items all the time.

I also know this is anecdotal, but everyone I've ever asked about why they wore high heels, rather than flats, for example, would say something about how they liked to, how they liked how they looked in them, and so on.
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Whiterun_Guard_ posted...
You think so? I thought it was for style.
dont plenty of people want to look good for self confidence reasons or otherwise for themselves?
SHRlKE posted...
It makes me unnecessarily concerned the wearers are going to slip and break their ankles.

this tbqh, would never endorse wearing them
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Rika_Furude posted...
dont plenty of people want to look good for self confidence reasons or otherwise for themselves?
I mean, I was thinking looking sexy can be seen for other people's benefit but I guess that makes sense.
No lollygaggin'.
No is leading.
No lollygaggin'.
BrohammedAli posted...
High heels were literally created for men.

Fetishizing any clothing article and then making its use compulsory is probably a bad look.

I really don't understand the appeal for men. They add height, creating the perception that a woman- who otherwise would be shorter than you- is taller than you.
I find it odd that being attractive to men has involved some degree of discomfort or pain in cultures all over the world. Even straight up purposely-caused deformities have been considered desirable.
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Vengeance29 posted...
I really don't understand the appeal for men. They add height, creating the perception that a woman- who otherwise would be shorter than you- is taller than you.
Some men enjoy what they do for the shape of the calf.

Not everyone is so focused on the height thing.

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High heels are just so cruel. It's fine to just wear no shoes at all you know?
It's all true.
Mibahlzitch posted...
It's fine to just wear no shoes at all you know?
the ground is dirty, you can only really go footless in certain places like at home or on grass etc, even then you dont know if some sicko left needles and stuff in public parks to step on etc
No, but it's hell on the ankles. They need to be able to walk when they retire.
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Guys who say they suck get attacked by women. So yeah this ain't on us. Personally hate them.
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Is it weird that I dont find them sexy? Because I feel like the point of them is because guys are supposed to find them sexy.

But Im not one to give a crap about fashion and stuff anyway tbh. A hot girl is a hot girl regardless if shes wearing a revealing dress, sweats, sportswear, sneakers, high heels, whatever.

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telling women what to wear/what not to wear/why they wear it is the sexist thing to me tbh
Talk about backseat fishing.
Kitten heels or bust.
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Whiterun_Guard_ posted...
You think so? I thought it was for style.

They are still making that choice. No one is beggeng they to keep up with trends.
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The_Korey posted...
They are still making that choice. No one is beggeng they to keep up with trends.
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No lollygaggin'.
Every woman I know who wears them enjoys wearing them and likes how it makes them look taller. Women who dont like wearing them simply dont wear them.

ai123 posted...
What is sexist (and criticised in Barbie) are things like office dress codes which push women to wear them.

Ive never known a dress code that pushes women to wear them. I could see it happening 50 years ago, but Ive worked in offices where a suit and tie is mandatory for men, and high heels were never required for women (nor was it ever hinted that it was desirable).

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Vengeance29 posted...
I really don't understand the appeal for men. They add height, creating the perception that a woman- who otherwise would be shorter than you- is taller than you.
They add to a sense of "class" or "elegance". A nice dress and heels can be a really striking look.
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Vengeance29 posted...
I really don't understand the appeal for men. They add height, creating the perception that a woman- who otherwise would be shorter than you- is taller than you.
You say that like it's a bad thing
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ai123 posted...
Not in themselves

What is sexist (and criticised in Barbie) are things like office dress codes which push women to wear them.

Havent seen the film but Id totally agree with that.
Whiterun_Guard_ posted...
No is leading.
Your topic title and poll are asking completely different questions, so Im inclined to believe this whole topic is disingenuous. Your AMP is higher than your karma on an 8 year old account, which definitely implies disingenuous as well.
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SHRlKE posted...
No. It makes me unnecessarily concerned the wearers are going to slip and break their ankles.

And even if they don't fall, wearing heels regularly causes back problems.

It's a hard question. It is completely up to the woman on if they wear heels or not, but with how common they are, you cannot deny that there's a significant cultural pressure and expectation to conform. Men have no equivalent. If ties caused long term physical harm then they wouldn't still be a thing.
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BDSMKane posted...
Your topic title and poll are asking completely different questions, so Im inclined to believe this whole topic is disingenuous. Your AMP is higher than your karma on an 8 year old account, which definitely implies disingenuous as well.
disingenous in what way? I have not seen thr barbie movie and was confused about what was wrong with highheels. I admitted it in the OP
No lollygaggin'.
If you are insisting they wear them yes. If they simply wear them because they want to no. I like the look but not enough so I would expect it cause I understand they aren't that comfortable.
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bfslick50 posted...
And even if they don't fall, wearing heels regularly causes back problems.

It's a hard question. It is completely up to the woman on if they wear heels or not, but with how common they are, you cannot deny that there's a significant cultural pressure and expectation to conform. Men have no equivalent. If ties caused long term physical harm then they wouldn't still be a thing.

Maybe not exactly equivalent to wearing shoes but to suggest men dont have their own insecurities pushed by social norms or media around their appearance is laughable.
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