Objectification means treating a person as a commodity or an object without regard to their personality or dignity.

Objectification is most commonly examined at the level of a Society, but can also refer to the behavior of individuals.

The individual loses their identity, and is recognized solely by the physical characteristics of their body.

Some feminists and psychologists argue that Objectification of women can lead to negative psychological effects including eating disorders, depression and sexual dysfunction.

Objectification can give women negative self-images because of the belief that their intelligence and competence are currently not being, nor will ever be, acknowledged by Society.

Direct consequences include degrading sexual jokes or comments, sexual harassment and rape.

Indirect consequences include Self Consciousness in terms that a woman is consistently checking or rearranging her clothes or appearance to ensure that she is presentable.