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A critical point raised is the double standard in societal reactions. Women often face criticism regardless of their choices. If they choose to cover up, they might be judged for prudishness; if they choose to show skin, they might be slut-shamed or objectified. The expectation that women should behave or dress a certain way is challenged by the reality that any deviation invites scrutiny. Moreover, when women express discomfort about the unsolicited sexualization or objectification they endure, they are sometimes met with dismissive or vulgar responses—highlighting a societal failure to treat women with respect.