Good point. It is over simplifying to say it's just the male gaze. It's the privileged gaze. (I'm also aware of the privilege inherent in even being able to have this sort of discussion online.) But imitation is so very human. All our lives we mimic, alter to make our own, relate to one another through perceived similarities and differences, but how far outside the spectrum do our imaginations, fears, hopes and desires allow us/inspire us to go? When I was younger, I put on the punk and goth trappings as a way to differentiate myself as not buying into the fashion/look this way machine... but I was still just part of another agreed upon subset with its own rules. I was just imitating a smaller sector of humanity. I wasn't truly departing and being individual. When you can buy your rebellion at Hot Topic in the local mall, you're not really departing all that far from anything, are you? So do we run around naked or make our own clothes? And do we ostracize ourselves in order to make a point in our appearance or are there other ways to challenge the power/oppression/objectification dynamic?