👉 Objectification, also known as objectification or objectificationism, is a concept in psychology that describes a phenomenon where individuals are subjected to or assume the roles of objects, rather than being seen as individuals with their own thoughts and feelings. This can occur through various forms such as modeling, media portrayal, advertising, or socialization, where the objectified individual is often portrayed negatively or as a means of achieving certain goals. The term "objectification" originates from the idea that people are not truly