281 - Final Project - a.a.

Objectification

These lines represent a powerful theme throughout "the art of growing" as well as other works by Kaur in this collection - the way women's bodies are viewed by men, for men. Through this male perspective beginning around adolescence, girls grow up thinking this is acceptable and normal behavior. This results in many girls feeling self-conscious, or they end up using their bodies in ways that please boys; but rarely do girls ever get through this stage with comfort and confidence through themselves.

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