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The arguments put forth assert that male attention, characterized as shallow or fleeting, is not a reliable measure of a person's attractiveness or desirability. This perspective highlights a particular frustration with women who heavily invest in their appearances—donning extensive makeup and stylish outfits—to attract male interest. Critics assert that if women genuinely did not seek male attention, they would not engage in practices that require substantial time and financial investment.

A poignant observation is made about the makeup and fashion industries, posited as benefitting from women's desire for male validation. The dilemma illuminated here suggests that while women may declare male attention inconsequential, their behaviors and choices often tell a conflicting story.