What Do You Think Of Women Who Go Topfree The Way Men Do?
@danishcanadian (28953)
Canada
July 20, 2021 6:02pm CST
30 years ago on this day 19 year old Gwen Jacob took off her shirt, and took a topless walk through the streets of Guelph Ontario. When a male cop told her to put her shirt back on, she refused, and reminded him that men go topless all the time, It took a few years, before women in the province of Ontario gained the right to go shirtless in the same places as men were allowed, but socially, there is still a long way to go. Three sisters in Waterloo were stopped by a couple of cops who had not gotten with the times
I feel like anything men can do, women should be allowed to do, and vice versa. Also, why is the nipple such a problem? Men have nipples. Why, if the woman's nipple is meant to be covered, aren't men's nipples treated the same way?
What do you think of women going topless?
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@danishcanadian (28953)
• Canada
21 Jul 21
Here in Canada topless people don't usually go into stores and restaurants, but you might see one sitting on a public bench, or something. Of course you will see them lounging in the park, or something. We have the usual "no shoes, no shirt, no service" like they have anywhere in North America, and this applies to both genders.
I'm glad that in Italy, both genders keep their shirts on. How are the beaches?
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@Deepizzaguy (102072)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
21 Jul 21
That is a tough call since in my view if women going topless on a street is breaking the law, the law should also apply to men so it will be considered fair.
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@danishcanadian (28953)
• Canada
21 Jul 21
I totally agree, and I love seeing men on the side of fairness, and not male privilege. I know there are many like you, and this gives me hope. If only such men were actually in charge of the male share of running things. Thanks for stopping by. If folks don't like some with tops off, all should wear tops.
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@Deepizzaguy (102072)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
21 Jul 21
@danishcanadian Thank you for the kind comments. I believe in fairness on both genders.
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@Vikingswest1 (6304)
• United States
21 Jul 21
Because some men are pigs, it's not always wise to do something like that just to prove a point.
There is a shock effect with many people, not just men. People say those women are exhibitionists and get pleasure when exposed in public.
It's more than a simple comfort issue.
We both know that.
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@danishcanadian (28953)
• Canada
21 Jul 21
Gwen's point was that we are not responsible for their shock. What if I acted shocked to see a topless male? In a day where equality and fairness are priorities, I guess topless men and covered women can be seen as shocking. I wonder if others will see the same logic. Just a thought.
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@Vikingswest1 (6304)
• United States
21 Jul 21
@danishcanadian
I see the logic. But I see reality more clearly.
The men aren't responsible if you're shocked by seeing a man topless, right?
So be shocked.
Fighting for equality and fairness is an honorable goal.
Choosing your battles might even be more important.
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@Fleura (30166)
• United Kingdom
21 Jul 21
It would be nice if everyone was subject to the same laws. All this attention on transgender issues might easily also raise this point - if you can self-identify as whatever gender you feel like on a particular day, then all you have to do is take your top off and say you self-identify as male.
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@Fleura (30166)
• United Kingdom
21 Jul 21
Funnily enough just yesterday I was listening to a radio programme about nipples and exactly the same question was asked.
I think things might be moving the other way. When I was a child it was very common to see bare-chested men in the summer, working on building sites for example or on the roads. Nowadays they are all covered up in helmets and hi-vis workwear.
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@Fleura (30166)
• United Kingdom
21 Jul 21
There are times when I would like to go bare-chested - and times when I have done so, when alone or in the company of friends, But whether I would feel comfortable walking down the street like that is a different matter and not due to the fear of being arrested.
