A language-based predisposition to think about women in sexual terms reinforces the notion that women are sexual objects. Women are often described by terms such as fox, broad, babe, or doll, which ascribe childlike or even petlike characteristics to them.

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This statement is true. The use of objectifying language contributes to the societal perception of women as sexual objects rather than fully realized individuals. Terms like "fox," "babe," and "doll" reduce women to stereotypes and can be harmful.

A Language-Based Predisposition to Think About Women in Sexual Terms