Oversexualization

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Excessive sexualization. uncountable

    "In 2007, the American Psychological Association released a report that links oversexualization to the increase in eating disorders, low self-esteem, and depression leading to the current mental health crisis in our youth."

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"In 2007, the American Psychological Association released a report that links oversexualization to the increase in eating disorders, low self-esteem, and depression leading to the current mental health crisis in our youth."

Etymology

From over- + sexualization.

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