Lack of Men One topic that we have discussed in class and that is a very common topic in the world today is slut shaming. It is a very common topic because it is something that happens everyday. We not only hear it in media and on television, but we also hear it in our schools and at work. Slut shaming is when a person makes another person feel guilty for a range of sexual behaviors. Slut shaming is most commonly used against women, which is why I think it is such a huge topic as well. Many women today feel they are the only ones who are criticized for their sexual behavior and often called sluts for it. One thing the world tells us today is that if women are involved in numerous sexual encounters or behaviors then they are considered to be sluts. Men, on the other hand, are often praised for or encouraged to have as many sexual encounters as possible. Men are high-fived for “hooking up” with a girl, while girls are called sluts for “hooking up” with guys. This is what the world tells us today. This is why slut shaming is often focused more on women. It is sad to me that this is what the world tells us. I grew up in a household believing sex is meant to be with one person within marriage. I also grew up believing and still believe that if someone breaks that then we are to love those people anyways. Slut shaming cannot only hurt someone’s self-esteem, but it can also hurt their physical and mental health. We hear stories everyday about people falling into depression and harming themselves because of slut shaming. I do not understand why women are considered sluts for having multiple sexual encounters and guys are high fived for it. In my opinion, men are meant to lead the women, and I think this is one way how we are failing at that miserably. Taking advantage of girls and then calling them sluts for it is something that makes me sick to my