Objectification theory, hitherto referred to as OT, is another linchpin of feminist theory. Like Patriarchy theory, it is poorly defined by way of its supposed effect, thought the effect is assumed to be a social construct and
The rough definition of OT is that Objectification is seeing or treating a person, usually a woman, as an object. There are 10 features of objectification, and it is unclear if more than one feature is needed to demonstrate an example of objectification. It is implied weakly in the article that only 1 of the features need be present, but this application renders the theory hopelessly vague, easily subject to interpretation and opinion. If OT proponents wish to use a single feature to proclaim objectification of an individual, it would be fair to state that their argument falls short of conjecture and enters the realm of ideological opinion. I would also like to posit that the features which I will list may have explanations other than objectification.
