When men call women names based on what they are wearing, it is wrong. However, upon second glance, maybe it’s not.

While men should show more respect toward women, so should the women towards themselves. As Dr. Rogers once said, “women should dress to impress.” However, far too many young women see this as meaning to dress scantily or provocatively to try to get a guys’ attention. This is all wrong. Young women should dress age-appropriate and know that there is a limit for the public eye. Some men think they have the right to call a woman a certain name because of what she wears, but what they need to understand is that what women choose to wear doesn’t define who they are as people. Conversely, young women should know that there is a certain time and place for everything, especially the clothes that they choose to wear in public – especially at school. Dressing in a manner that reveals certain parts of skin does not make others respect you, just as dressing appropriately doesn’t attract most men. It shouldn’t have to be a choice to either to get guys’ attention or get people’s respect.

As for guys’ role in this issue – they should know that not all women like to be looked upon or judged solely on what they choose to wear. The guys should also know that boundaries exist and that they are one of the main reasons why women dress the way they do. Unfortunately, women are stuck trying to live up to societal expectations of the ideal woman, which is far too complex for anyone to achieve.