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A critical point raised concerns the disparity in how society and media treat lists of "sexiest" women versus men. Historically, yearly top 100 lists of women’s attractiveness appear in men's magazines like FHM or Stuff, often criticized as misogynistic and sexist. Conversely, similar lists for men are rarely subject to such scrutiny, highlighting a double standard that devalues preferences for men’s attractiveness or treats them as more socially acceptable.
The speaker emphasizes that women’s lists often include celebrities, activists, or intellectuals, but rarely feature traditional sex symbols in a way that objectifies them openly. Men, on the other hand, are often judged solely on their looks, confidence, or charisma, without the same societal backlash.