Sadistic Bastard
No Mercy
Well, with all of the professional exotic dancers present, this may get interesting.
A great many sources, religious, social, psychological, feel that the porn industry AND the exotic dance industry (often grouped together) objectify women. The effects are that the "objects" of the industry, the actresses and dancers, are so constantly bombarded with the idea that their worth is entirely tied up in their sexuality that the other aspects of their personality and self-worth are often damaged, some argue irreparably.
Now as a Dominant, when I train a submissive, there is a degree of objectification in some aspects of training. However, it is also my responsibility to make sure that the submissive is not damaged, and that her self esteem is enhanced, not torn down. Ideally, she becomes proud of her abilities and talents, her ability to serve both sexually and in non-sexual venues. I'm also keeping an independent eye out for her health in other areas (social and physical), a support structure and touchstone outside of her sexuality or role as a submissive.
So ladies, what safety mechanism do you usually see as available to an exotic dancer? How do you avoid objectification...or do you avoid it all? Is there a way of retaining sanity and self esteem by embracing the hyper-sexual aspects of your jobs?
Seeds for a serious discussion, I hope.
-SB
A great many sources, religious, social, psychological, feel that the porn industry AND the exotic dance industry (often grouped together) objectify women. The effects are that the "objects" of the industry, the actresses and dancers, are so constantly bombarded with the idea that their worth is entirely tied up in their sexuality that the other aspects of their personality and self-worth are often damaged, some argue irreparably.
Now as a Dominant, when I train a submissive, there is a degree of objectification in some aspects of training. However, it is also my responsibility to make sure that the submissive is not damaged, and that her self esteem is enhanced, not torn down. Ideally, she becomes proud of her abilities and talents, her ability to serve both sexually and in non-sexual venues. I'm also keeping an independent eye out for her health in other areas (social and physical), a support structure and touchstone outside of her sexuality or role as a submissive.
So ladies, what safety mechanism do you usually see as available to an exotic dancer? How do you avoid objectification...or do you avoid it all? Is there a way of retaining sanity and self esteem by embracing the hyper-sexual aspects of your jobs?
Seeds for a serious discussion, I hope.
-SB
