Women's Wearing Lace Lingerie: Reflections from Working-age Men with Patriarchal Attitudes
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The purpose of this research article is to study the patriarchal attitude of working-age men toward women wearing lace lingerie. This qualitative research used the phenomenological method. The key informants in this research were fifteen working-age men between 30-44 years old. They stated during the interview that they like women wearing lace lingerie and expressed a patriarchal attitude. An in-depth interview with semi-structured questions was used for data collection. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis to draw conclusions and interpret the findings. The research results found that the attitudes of working-age men who have a patriarchal attitude towards women wearing lace lingerie are as follows: (1) women who wear lace lingerie are attractive, (2) women who wear lace lingerie appear confident,
(3) women who wear lace lingerie show maturity, and (4) women who wear lace lingerie appear attentive to details. These results reflect how women's images are constructed through patriarchal attitudes, with men expecting women to behave and present themselves in ways that cater to male desires and preferences. Furthermore, the research shows that stigmatization related to gender roles persists in men's attitudes, impacting both sexual relationships and societal roles
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